Wizard: meaning, definitions and examples

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wizard

 

[ ˈwɪzərd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fantasy

A wizard is a person who has magical powers, often depicted in fantasy literature and movies as wearing robes and casting spells.

Synonyms

magician, sorcerer, warlock

Examples of usage

  • The wizard used his powers to defeat the dragon.
  • The young wizard was still learning how to control his magic.
Context #2 | Noun

computing

In computing, a wizard is a software program or feature that guides the user through a series of steps to complete a task.

Synonyms

assistant, guide, tutorial

Examples of usage

  • The installation wizard helped me set up the new software.
  • The user interface includes a configuration wizard for easy setup.

Translations

Translations of the word "wizard" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mago

🇮🇳 जादूगर

🇩🇪 Zauberer

🇮🇩 penyihir

🇺🇦 чарівник

🇵🇱 czarodziej

🇯🇵 魔法使い (mahōtsukai)

🇫🇷 sorcier

🇪🇸 mago

🇹🇷 büyücü

🇰🇷 마법사 (mabeobsa)

🇸🇦 ساحر (sahir)

🇨🇿 kouzelník

🇸🇰 kúzelník

🇨🇳 巫师 (wūshī)

🇸🇮 čarovnik

🇮🇸 galdramaður

🇰🇿 сиқыршы (siqyrshy)

🇬🇪 ჯადოქარი (jadokari)

🇦🇿 sehirbaz

🇲🇽 mago

Etymology

The word 'wizard' originated in the 15th century and comes from the Middle English 'wysard', which in turn is derived from the Old English 'wīs', meaning 'wise', and the suffix '-ard', denoting a person. Over time, the term evolved to refer to someone with magical powers or exceptional skill in a particular field.

See also: wiz.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,435, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.