wizardry

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A wizardry refers to magical or mysterious powers that seem almost supernatural.

The word "wizardry" is often used when talking about fantasy and magic. Imagine watching a Harry Potter movie – there's plenty of wizardry going on, with spells being cast and people flying on broomsticks. In this context, wizardry usually means the use of magic to achieve amazing things. It can also refer to an art or skill that involves mastering some kind of mysterious power. Think about a character in a book who has the ability to heal people just by touching them – that's an example of wizardry.

How common is "wizardry"?

Word wizardry is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • The art of a wizard; sorcery.

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