witchery

[ wich-uh-ree ]

noun

, plural witch·er·ies.

1. witchcraft; magic:

   Accusations of witchery and spiritual possession tore the community apart.

   These photos, taken at a local Sabbat, reveal a diverse and complex spectrum of contemporary witchery.

2. magical influence; fascination; charm:

   I was captivated by the witchery of her beauty.

witchery

/ ˈwɪtʃərɪ /

noun

1. the practice of witchcraft
2. magical or bewitching influence or charm

Word History and Origins

Origin of witchery¹

First recorded in 1540–50; witch + -ery

Example Sentences

Though you can let a few in on it, know that keeping your white-witchery under wraps only magnifies its power.

From The Daily Beast

We set out together through the olive orchards under the witchery of the moonlight.

From Project Gutenberg

Two webfoot brothers loved a fairYoung lady, rich and good to see; And oh, her black abundant hair!And oh, her wondrous witchery!

From Project Gutenberg

It was the witchery of the music that called up the glorious past.

From Project Gutenberg

Sylvia's responsive sense yielded to the witchery of the hour.

From Project Gutenberg

The old witchery was in her voice, and the sleeping man answered to it.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• allure
• attraction
• charm
• enchantment
• magic
• obsession