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

Example Sentences

She notes that very few people in the audience “realize we are witnessing the exorcism of a powerful, witchy woman who is processing unfathomable loss and shock.”

From Salon

Kathryn Hahn reveled in the chance to unleash all her witchy acting powers in ‘Agatha All Along,’ a follow-up to Marvel’s ‘WandaVision.’

From Los Angeles Times

“Not the witchy kind,” said the miller quickly.

From Literature

Mr. Cameron does develop one effective new villain, Varang, the witchy leader of a fierce rival tribe of “Ash People” who wears a brilliant red headdress and, unlike the Na’vi, adopts the metal weapons of the Sky People in an alliance with Quaritch.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bones stayed true to her witchy boho aesthetic for her final perfomance outfit, donning a floaty black gown paired with black leather thigh-high boots and gloves.

From BBC