wizardry

[wiz-er-dree]

noun

1. the art, skill, or accomplishments of a wizard.

wizardry

/ ˈwɪzədrɪ /

noun

1. the art, skills, and practices of a wizard, sorcerer, or magician

Word History and Origins

Origin of wizardry¹

First recorded in 1575–85; wizard + -ry

Example Sentences

It’s technological wizardry engineered by the man behind the curtain himself to convince the Munchkins that Glinda, charismatic but haplessly unskilled, has supernatural talents.

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Shirley Jackson’s wizardry is to make the bizarre seem utterly natural, a talent on full display in this sublimely creepy novel.

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While critics, including The Stage, praised the show's ambition and technical wizardry, some expressed reservations about whether the story packed enough of an emotional punch.

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Nearly four years later, in a nod to Dent’s passing wizardry, Freeny conceded only that the pass was among Dent’s top five.

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Was going to do all that wizardry that goes into the crafting of fine stories on Kirk Gibson’s nearly 20-minute interview on his historic World Series home run.

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