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sorceress

 

[ ˈsɔːs(ə)rəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fantasy world

A sorceress is a woman who has magical powers and practices sorcery. She is often depicted as a powerful and mystical figure in fantasy literature and folklore.

Synonyms

enchantress, magician, witch

Examples of usage

  • The sorceress cast a spell to protect the kingdom.
  • The sorceress used her magic to defeat the evil wizard.
  • The sorceress lived in a hidden tower surrounded by enchanted creatures.

Translations

Translations of the word "sorceress" in other languages:

🇵🇹 feiticeira

🇮🇳 जादूगरनी

🇩🇪 Zauberin

🇮🇩 penyihir perempuan

🇺🇦 чарівниця

🇵🇱 czarodziejka

🇯🇵 魔女 (まじょ)

🇫🇷 sorcière

🇪🇸 hechicera

🇹🇷 büyücü kadın

🇰🇷 마녀

🇸🇦 ساحرة

🇨🇿 čarodějnice

🇸🇰 čarodejnica

🇨🇳 女巫 (nǚwū)

🇸🇮 čarovnica

🇮🇸 göldróttur kona

🇰🇿 сиқыршы әйел

🇬🇪 ჯადოქარი ქალი

🇦🇿 cadugər qadın

🇲🇽 hechicera

Word origin

The word 'sorceress' has its origins in the Middle English word 'sorcere,' which came from the Old French term 'sorceresse.' It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a female practitioner of magic or witchcraft. Throughout history, sorceresses have been depicted in various mythologies and folklore as powerful and mystical beings with the ability to wield magical powers.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,716, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.