Wizard

/ˈwɪzəd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A man who is believed to have magical powers, often depicted as a practitioner of sorcery or witchcraft.

The wizard waved his wand and cast a spell to summon a storm.

A person who is exceptionally skilled or talented in a specific area.

She is a wizard at solving complex mathematical problems.

A character in fantasy literature and films, often possessing magical abilities.

Gandalf is one of the most famous wizards in literature.

Middle English 'wizerd', from Old French 'wicche' (witch), influenced by 'wis' (wise).

wizard of oz

A person with great power or influence, often in an unexpected or concealed way.

to work wizardry

To perform tasks or solve problems in an exceptionally skilled way.

the wizard's wand

A metaphorical tool or object that holds great power or influence.

magic

The practice of using spells and rituals to control supernatural forces.

sorcery

The use of magic, typically involving spells or enchantments.

enchantment

A magical spell or the state of being under its influence.

A person who is exceptionally skilled or talented in a certain area.

That guy's a total wizard with numbers—he can do complex calculations in his head!

A person who can solve a difficult problem or challenge in a clever way.

You're a wizard! You just fixed my car without any tools!