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[ wiz-er-dree ] / ˈwɪz ər dri / SEE SYNONYMS FOR wizardry ON THESAURUS.COM
nounthe art, skill, or accomplishments of a wizard. Origin of wizardryFirst recorded in 1575–85; wizard + -ry Words nearby wizardrywives, wiz, wizard, wizardly, Wizard of Oz, The Wonderful, wizardry, wizen, wizened, wk., wkly., WKND Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for wizardryWizardry was but a heightened form of literacy: a way of reading recipes and of reciting spells. Writing For Teens Vs. Adults: Rowling As Case Study|Seth Lerer|October 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST People converted to Christianity and they brought their books of wizardry, books they felt were dangerous, and burned them. Anti-Islam Minister Terry Jones Says He Feels No Responsibility for U.S. Ambassador’s Death|Lynn Waddell|September 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST "Truly here is wizardry at work," said Tua, as she sank into a leather-seated ivory chair that was placed ready. Morning Star|H. Rider Haggard For the moment, I forgot all wizardry and presages, as I peered around, calling her softly by name. The White Shield|Bertram Mitford
In truth the wizardry of this place has eaten into thy brain. The Induna's Wife|Bertram Mitford The idea might be made use of for the performance of some pretty pieces of wizardry. Popular scientific lectures|Ernst Mach Harper's now have "A Wine of Wizardry," and they too will indubitably turn it down. The Letters of Ambrose Bierce|Ambrose Bierce
British Dictionary definitions for wizardry
nounthe art, skills, and practices of a wizard, sorcerer, or magician Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to wizardryhymn, enchantment, fascination, illusion, dexterity, prowess, knowledge, familiarity, understanding, proficiency, genius, know-how, comprehension, grasp, finesse, skill, knack, ability, virtuosity, witchcraft |