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

That means a lack of clarity, lower-quality textures, missing lighting effects, and artifacts around characters as reconstruction wizardry fails to keep up. —Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024

Zoe passes the time by interrogating Chase about his money, prompted by Morgan Bote’s vocal interest in Chase’s financial wizardry. —Sarene Leeds, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024

Based on Muriel Spark’s indelible novel, the film was a perfect vehicle for Smith’s histrionic charm and seductive wizardry. —Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024

Known for his wizardry in the run game, Roman had the offense humming behind 395 rushing yards in the first two games. —Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 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