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sorcerous

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Similar to, or involving, sorcery.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: mystical, sortilegious, thaumaturgic, magical, mystic, numinous, sorcerous, witching

Antonyms: none provided

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adjective satellite

Meaning 2

possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers- Shakespeare

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • charming incantations
  • magic signs that protect against adverse influence
  • a magical spell
  • 'tis now the very witching time of night
  • wizard wands
  • wizardly powers

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: charming, magic, magical, witching(a), wizard(a), wizardly

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English sorcery Proto-Indo-European *h3ed- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *h3édosder.? Proto-Italic *-ŏ̄dsos? Old Latin -ōssus Latin -ōsus Old French -usbor. Middle English -ous English -ous English sorcerous From sorcery + -ous.