witchy

American  

[wich-ee] / ˈwɪtʃ i /

adjective

witchier, witchiest

1. accomplished by or as if by witchcraft.

   strange, witchy sounds.

2. similar to or characteristic of a witch; witchlike.

   a witchy enjoyment of mischief-making.

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Etymology

Origin of witchy

First recorded in 1660–70; witch + -y ¹

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Example Sentences

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witchy witchier witchiest

Wouldn’t an entire town and all of witchy history knowing your family’s lore present its own unique challenges in the age of the smartphone?

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

Joey King says the idea of "being witchy" can be "empowering right now"

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

At least 1998’s “Practical Magic” wasn’t as bad as “Hocus Pocus,” another witchy saga from the Clinton era that also generated a superfluous recent sequel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

There’s a certain kind of gray, witchy spring day where dinner needs to feel less like a project and more like a rescue mission.

From Salon ● May 19, 2026

I love a witchy, dark, gloomy autumn day, when it rains from the time you wake up until the time you go to bed.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

The getups aren’t any better, and that really blows my mind; I’d think in New York the ghosts would be ghostier and the witches witchier.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

Oh, Miss Emma, she has got to be the witchiest girl ever you did see.

From Ruby at School by Minnie E. Paull

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