sorcery

noun
UK: /ˈsɔːsəri/
US: /ˈsɔːrsəri/

  1. The use of magic powers, especially evil ones.

    1. Some people believe in sorcery.
    2. The villagers accused the old woman of practicing dark sorcery.

  2. A type of magic or witchcraft.

    1. Her performance was pure sorcery.
    2. The film relies heavily on special effects and cinematic sorcery.

Synonyms

magic black magic wizardry enchantment witchcraft

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sorcery" in English means: The use of magic powers, especially evil ones., A type of magic or witchcraft..

The phonetic transcription of "sorcery" is /ˈsɔːsəri/ in British English and /ˈsɔːrsəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sorcery": magic, black magic, wizardry, enchantment, witchcraft.

Example usage of "sorcery": "Some people believe in sorcery.". More examples on the page.