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

Now throw in the witchery of artificial intelligence and satellites over every corner of Earth and cameras catching every spy’s wink and nod, and nothing is safe for coordinating a bombing strike except for the secure room with the clouded windows. —Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2025

All three are presented in the episode-two challenge, where they are suspended in cages above the ground out in the woods, like they’ve been accused of witchery or something. —Joe Reid, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025

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

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