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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Some of that wizardry went into the interior of the Atomic Wrangler as well. Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026 Berlioz himself was particularly fond of the movement, and from gentle lappings and glistenings to surges of passion, Spano elucidated the wizardry of orchestral colors and textures. Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 11 Jan. 2026 Best call Offensive coordinator and then interim Coach Bobby Petrino was in his bag of offensive wizardry at many points throughout the season, but one cool play stands out more than others. Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025 That 13-year gap between the world-building first and ocean-plumbing second films allowed film wizardry to progress, so audiences came freshly wide-eyed to James Cameron's gargantuan adventure in 2022. Bob Mondello, NPR, 18 Dec. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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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