wizardry

noun

wiz·​ard·​ry ˈwi-zər-drē How to pronounce wizardry (audio)
ˈwi-zə-drē
plural wizardries
Synonyms of wizardrynext
1
: the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
2
a
: a seemingly magical transforming power or influence
electronic wizardry
b
: great skill or cleverness in an activity
showed real wizardry in legal maneuvering

Examples of wizardry in a Sentence

The Lord of the Rings is a story of monsters, heroes, and wizardry. the wizardry of modern technology
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As the 95-year-old prepares to step down as CEO of conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway at the end of this year, many are hailing his financial wizardry. John Blake, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025 The melodies are subtly beefier, and the whirlwind flights of technical death-metal wizardry get breathers. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025 Legendary status was initially bestowed on the Scotsman in recognition of the wizardry of his trophy-laden playing days for the club. James Pearce, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025 The three students who figured out that the voter fraud video was from Russia didn’t engage in any kind of technical wizardry. Nadav Ziv, Time, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wizardry

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wizardry was in 1583

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“Wizardry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wizardry. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

wizardry

noun
wiz·​ard·​ry ˈwiz-ə(r)-drē How to pronounce wizardry (audio)
plural wizardries
1
: the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
2
a
: a seemingly magical power or influence
the wizardry of modern computers
b
: extraordinary skill or ability
athletic wizardry
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