wizardry

noun

wiz·​ard·​ry ˈwi-zər-drē How to pronounce wizardry (audio)
ˈwi-zə-drē
plural wizardries
1
: the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
2
a
: a seemingly magical transforming power or influence
electronic wizardry
b
: great skill or cleverness in an activity
showed real wizardry in legal maneuvering

Examples of wizardry in a Sentence

The Lord of the Rings is a story of monsters, heroes, and wizardry. the wizardry of modern technology
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Wayne’s praise McDavid assisted on five of Edmonton’s first eight goals to open the Stanley Cup Final and his wizardry was on full display while setting Draisaitl up for the 3-2 goal in Game 2. Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 June 2025 Ramsay is a filmmaker of undeniable formal wizardry and a fearless explorer of psychological rupture. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 May 2025 The Hood is a mystical villain, and somehow, Williams will need to figure out how high-tech wizardry can combat outright magic. Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025 While Utz was able to work his wizardry to put a shine on the primitive technology, the quality of the recordings does vary depending on their original condition. Nancy Kruh, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wizardry

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wizardry was in 1583

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“Wizardry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wizardry. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

wizardry

noun
wiz·​ard·​ry ˈwiz-ə(r)-drē How to pronounce wizardry (audio)
plural wizardries
1
: the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
2
a
: a seemingly magical power or influence
the wizardry of modern computers
b
: extraordinary skill or ability
athletic wizardry
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