Enchantress: meaning, definitions and examples

Often used to describe a beautiful woman who has magical powers or who can cast spells. The term usually has a positive or alluring connotation.

• The tales spoke of an enchantress who could charm anyone with her beauty and magic.
• The enchantress waved her hand, and the garden burst into bloom.

Refers to a female practitioner of magic, usually seen as powerful and often with a darker or more mysterious connotation.

• The sorceress conjured a storm with a flick of her wrist.
• She was feared throughout the land as a formidable sorceress.

A term often used negatively to describe a person, usually a woman, who practices magic. It can also refer to someone who participates in witchcraft or Wicca, which can be neutral or positive depending on the context.

• The villagers accused her of being a witch and practicing dark magic.
• She follows the traditions of her ancestors as a modern witch.

Usually refers to someone who performs magic tricks or illusions, often in a professional entertainment setting. It can also refer to someone who practices magic in a general sense.

• The magician amazed the audience with his sleight of hand.
• He trained for years to become a skilled magician.