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Synonyms for wizard

Grammar : Noun
Spell : wiz-erd
Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɪz ərd

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Définition of wizard

Origin :
  • mid-15c., "philosopher, sage," from Middle English wys "wise" (see wise (adj.)) + -ard. Cf. Lithuanian zynyste "magic," zynys "sorcerer," zyne "witch," all from zinoti "to know." The ground sense is perhaps "to know the future." The meaning "one with magical power" did not emerge distinctly until c.1550, the distinction between philosophy and magic being blurred in the Middle Ages. As a slang word meaning "excellent" it is recorded from 1922.
  • noun person who can perform magic
  • noun person who is highly skilled
Example sentences :
  • In Renfrew he was regarded as a kind of wizard, and he is said to have emigrated to Virginia, where he died.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • "And your handkerchief is just as pretty as ever," said the Wizard, returning it to Gertie.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, August 17, 1880 » by Various
  • At a nearer view the Wizard looked even uglier than from a distance.
  • Extract from : « Prince Vance » by Eleanor Putnam
  • He was extremely anxious not to say anything to make the Wizard angry.
  • Extract from : « Prince Vance » by Eleanor Putnam
  • For some time longer the Wizard made tatting in silence; then once again he spoke.
  • Extract from : « Prince Vance » by Eleanor Putnam
  • The Wizard here lowered his voice mysteriously and bent toward Vance.
  • Extract from : « Prince Vance » by Eleanor Putnam
  • However, he dug away bravely and said nothing till the Wizard spoke to him.
  • Extract from : « Prince Vance » by Eleanor Putnam
  • A wizard is one who discloses things unknown to his fellow-men.
  • Extract from : « The Suitors of Yvonne » by Raphael Sabatini
  • He felt that he had been used unjustly; after all, he was not a wizard—what did the Chief expect!
  • Extract from : « The Destroyer » by Burton Egbert Stevenson
  • It is enough to be a doctor to enjoy the reputation of an astrologer and a wizard.
  • Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

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