wizardly

Thân thiện

A wizardly figure waves a glowing wand to conjure a shimmering star.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Relating to or characteristic of a wizard; possessing or using supernatural powers: Describes something that has the qualities, abilities, or nature of a wizard, often involving magic or enchantment. 2. Appropriate to or befitting a wizard; magically skillful or powerful: Describes actions, objects, or atmospheres that seem to belong to the realm of magic or are performed with seemingly supernatural skill.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The old tome contained wizardly secrets forgotten by time.
  • She moved with a wizardly grace, as if by magic.
  • The artifact was said to hold wizardly powers capable of shaping reality.

Advanced Usage

• "wizardly arts": Refers to the practices, skills, or knowledge associated with wizards and magic.
  • He devoted his life to the study of the wizardly arts.
• Used to describe an extraordinary, almost magical, level of skill in a non-literal, figurative sense.
  • The programmer's wizardly ability to debug complex code was legendary in the office.

Variants and Related Words

• Wizard (n): A person who practices magic; a sorcerer or magician. Also used figuratively for a person who is exceptionally skilled.
• Wizardry (n): The art or practice of a wizard; sorcery, magic. Can also mean great skill or cleverness.

Synonyms

• Magical: Relating to, using, or resembling magic.
• Sorcerous: Of or like a sorcerer; involving magic or witchcraft.
• Enchanted: Under a magic spell; filled with delight or charm as if by magic.
• Mystical: Relating to mystics or religious mystery; having a spiritual meaning that transcends human understanding.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "Wizardly prowess": Exceptional skill or ability, particularly of a magical or seemingly supernatural nature.
  • The duel showcased the wizardly prowess of both combatants.
• While "wizardly" itself is not typically part of phrasal verbs or common idioms, it is a descriptive term often found in fantasy literature and discourse about exceptional, seemingly magical talent.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
   • charming incantations
   • magic signs that protect against adverse influence
   • a magical spell
   • 'tis now the very witching time of night- Shakespeare
   • wizard wands
   • wizardly powers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• charming
• magic
• magical
• sorcerous
• witching
• wizard