wizard

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noun

wiz·​ard ˈwi-zərd 

1

: one skilled in magic : sorcerer

2

: a very clever or skillful person

computer wizards

3

archaic : a wise man : sage

wizard

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adjective

1

chiefly British : worthy of the highest praise : excellent

2

archaic : having magical influence or power

3

archaic : of or relating to wizardry : enchanted

Synonyms of wizard

Noun

• sorcerer
• mage
• magician
• witch

Adjective

• excellent
• wonderful
• awesome
• lovely
• great
• terrific
• beautiful
• superb
• fabulous
• fantastic
• stellar
• prime
• fine
• marvelous
• classic
• hot
• famous
• divine
• slick
• boss
• top
• brave
• cool
• neat

Examples of wizard in a Sentence

Noun

He is a wizard at math.

the old wizard who introduces the young naïf to a life of adventure is one of the most overworked tropes in fantasy literature

Adjective

a young Brit who's a wizard tennis player, although not ready for Wimbledon just yet

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

By another coincidence, Vai’s band on the inaugural G3 tour featured former San Diego guitar and keyboard wizard Mike Keneally, who was Vai’s replacement in Zappa’s band. —George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026

Sprints coach wizard Brandon Thomas continues to train a fast fleet of runners at Rosary and Servite to remarkable results. —Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026

In the series finale, Alex won the family wizard competition, gaining full control of the family’s powers. —Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026

Viewers may also remember that Billie’s father is the former dark wizard Damian Pennwolf, who has yet to be formally introduced. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English wysard, from wis, wys wise

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Adjective

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for wizard

• blizzard
• gizzard
• izard
• lizard

Kids Definition

wizard

noun

wiz·​ard

ˈwiz-ərd

1

: a person skilled in magic : sorcerer, magician

2

: a very clever or skillful person

computer wizards

Etymology

Noun

Middle English wysard "wise man, a person skilled in magic," from wis, wys "wise," from Old English wis "wise"