sorcerous

adjective

sor·​cer·​ous ˈsȯr-sə-rəs How to pronounce sorcerous (audio)
ˈsȯrs-rəs
: of or relating to sorcery : magical

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Still, despite the sorcerous growth, private credit remains a relatively small corner of the debt universe. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 July 2025 But the tender, artful balladry and sorcerous studio experimentation that cemented his legacy are totally sui generis for the genre, comprising an act of emotional and creative bravery so rare and beautiful in American culture that it has never been successfully imitated. Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025 But poor shooting from Boston’s backcourt, a rash of Celtics turnovers and some sorcerous shot-making from Ja Morant (7-for-9, 19 points before halftime) helped Memphis build a 10-point second-quarter lead. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 Apr. 2025 The horn—called Dragonbinder—apparently has the power to control dragons, and was likely one of the sorcerous tools used in Valyria to help dragonriders control their beasts. Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 July 2022

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First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sorcerous was in 1546

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“Sorcerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorcerous. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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