Synonyms for

Wizards

Noun / ˈwɪzɜ:dz / Another word for wizards — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who practices magic; a magician or sorcerer.

Synonyms & similar words

sensation hotshot star wiz adept virtuoso ace superstar genius whizz magician thaumaturge champion necromancer mavin whiz wizard sorcerer thaumaturgist maven magician sorcerer enchanter conjurer magus necromancer warlock witch shaman mystic sage seer prophet oracle clairvoyant medium psychic spiritualist charmer spellbinder

Synonyms by register

Formal

magician sorcerer enchanter conjurer

Informal

guru whiz expert pro

Literary

mage thaumaturge archimage

Antonyms

novice beginner amateur layperson incompetent unskilled

Common collocations

  • powerful wizard
  • wise wizard
  • evil wizard
  • great wizard
  • wizard of Oz
  • wizard hat
  • wizard staff
  • wizard spell

Word family

noun wizardry
adjective wizardly

Usage note

While 'wizard' can refer to a male magic-user, it is often used informally to describe someone exceptionally skilled or knowledgeable in a particular field.

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Example sentences

  1. The wizards at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry were very skilled in magic.
  2. Gandalf the Grey was a powerful wizard in the Lord of the Rings.
  3. The wizard waved his wand and made the rabbit disappear.
  4. The wicked witch was defeated by the young wizard.
  5. The wizard's hat was tall and pointy.

Quotes

  • I am a wizard, not a baboon brandishing a stick. - J.K. Rowling
  • All wizards are human. - J.K. Rowling
  • I'm not a wizard. I'm an actor. - Daniel Radcliffe

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