witchery

noun

witch·​ery ˈwi-chə-rē 

ˈwich-rē

plural witcheries

1

a

: the practice of witchcraft : sorcery

b

: an act of witchcraft

2

: an irresistible fascination

Synonyms

• allure
• animal magnetism
• appeal
• attractiveness
• captivation
• charisma
• charm
• duende
• enchantment
• fascination
• force field
• glamour
• glamor
• magic
• magnetism
• oomph
• pizzazz
• pizazz
• seductiveness

Examples of witchery in a Sentence

the movie star's violet eyes are frequently cited as the source of her cinematic witchery

a tale of horror replete with eerie hauntings and evil witchery

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s also a glimpse of Billy, Lilia and Jen channeling iconic Disney heroes and villains, plus requisite flashbacks to Agatha and Rio’s days of Salem witchery. —Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 14 Oct. 2024

For the fashion week show, Ganni plans to create a little magic — in the theme of witchery that is — all while spelling out its message. —Rhonda Richford, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024

The investigation suggested that Cunningham was involved in the creation of a flyer, which circulated at the May school-committee hearing, accusing ARMS teachers of witchery and other transgressions. —Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024

Consider the witchery accusations made by King James. —Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

witchery

noun

witch·​ery ˈwich-(ə-)rē 

plural witcheries

1

: witchcraft

2

: a power to charm or fascinate