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Sorcery: meaning, definitions and examples

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sorcery

 

[ ˈsɔːsəri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

magic

The use of magical powers gained from the assistance or control of evil spirits, especially for the practice of divination or necromancy.

Synonyms

magic, witchcraft, wizardry

Examples of usage

  • He was accused of practicing sorcery and witchcraft.
  • The sorcerer used sorcery to cast a spell on his enemies.
Context #2 | Noun

fantasy

The magical spells and enchantments used in stories, especially in fantasy literature.

Synonyms

conjuring, enchantment, magic

Examples of usage

  • The book was filled with tales of sorcery and adventure.
  • The sorceress used her sorcery to defeat the dragon.

Translations

Translations of the word "sorcery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 feitiçaria

🇮🇳 जादूगरी

🇩🇪 Zauberei

🇮🇩 sihir

🇺🇦 чарівництво

🇵🇱 czary

🇯🇵 魔法

🇫🇷 sorcellerie

🇪🇸 hechicería

🇹🇷 büyücülük

🇰🇷 마법

🇸🇦 سحر

🇨🇿 čarodějnictví

🇸🇰 čarodejníctvo

🇨🇳 巫术

🇸🇮 čarovništvo

🇮🇸 galdur

🇰🇿 сиқыршылық

🇬🇪 ჯადოქრობა

🇦🇿 sehrbazlıq

🇲🇽 hechicería

Etymology

The word 'sorcery' can be traced back to the Middle English period, from the Old French term 'sorcerie', which ultimately derives from the Latin word 'sortiarius' meaning 'one who influences fate or fortune'. Throughout history, sorcery has been associated with the supernatural and magical practices, often linked to the occult and mysterious powers. It has been a prominent theme in folklore, literature, and mythology, depicting the use of spells, potions, and incantations for various purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,699, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.