wizardry

noun

wiz·​ard·​ry ˈwi-zər-drē 

ˈwi-zə-drē

plural wizardries

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

Synonyms

• bewitchery
• bewitchment
• conjuring
• devilry
• deviltry
• diablerie
• enchantment
• ensorcellment
• magic
• mojo
• necromancy
• sorcery
• thaumaturgy
• voodooism
• witchcraft
• witchery

Examples of wizardry in a Sentence

The Lord of the Rings is a story of monsters, heroes, and wizardry.

the wizardry of modern technology

Recent Examples on the Web

Snape is the cruel but complex potions master at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, played by Alan Rickman in all seven Harry Potter films. —Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024

Jerome has two legs, so some technical wizardry is required. —Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024

Photo : Getty/Chanel/Patek Philippe Wizkid: Patek Philippe Aquanaut and Chanel Première Sound Nigerian singer-songwriter Wizkid executed a little horological wizardry at a Business of Fashion event this week, wearing not one but two incredible timepieces at once. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024

Their mathematical wizardry was used to handle trajectory analysis for ships and aircraft as well as other applications. —IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

wizardry

noun

wiz·​ard·​ry ˈwiz-ə(r)-drē 

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