sorceress
/'sɔ:səris/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A female sorcerer; a woman who practices magic or sorcery, often with connotations of supernatural power, enchantment, or the use of spells. This term specifically denotes a woman who is believed to have magical abilities, typically derived from arcane knowledge or a pact with supernatural forces.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The sorceress cast a powerful spell to protect the ancient forest.
- In the legend, the sorceress lived in a tower and could see the future.
- The villagers feared the old sorceress who lived on the hill.
Advanced Usage
- Archaic/Literary Context: The term is most commonly found in historical, fantasy, or mythological contexts. It often carries a more mystical or ominous tone than the neutral "witch" or "magician."
- The sorceress in the epic poem wielded power over life and death.
Variants and Related Words
- Sorcerer (n): The male equivalent; a man who practices sorcery.
- The sorcerer and the sorceress were rivals for centuries.
- Sorcery (n): The practice of magic, especially black magic; witchcraft.
- He was accused of using sorcery to influence the king.
Synonyms
- Enchantress: A woman who uses magic to enchant or charm, often with a focus on seduction or beauty.
- Witch: A woman thought to have evil magical powers; a broader and more common term.
- Magician: A person, male or female, who performs magic or illusion (can be supernatural or stage magic).
Related Phrases
- "Sorceress's apprentice": A phrase derived from the more common "sorcerer's apprentice," referring to a novice or learner under a powerful magic user.
- She was but a sorceress's apprentice, still learning the basics of potion-making.