WIZARD: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for WIZARD?

Need another word that means the same as “wizard”? Find 50 synonyms and 30 related words for “wizard” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Wizard” are: ace, adept, champion, genius, hotshot, maven, mavin, sensation, star, superstar, virtuoso, whizz, whiz, wiz, magician, necromancer, sorcerer, thaumaturge, thaumaturgist, warlock, male witch, magus, black magician, occultist, enchanter, expert, master, maestro, past master, marvel, prodigy, charming, magic, magical, sorcerous, witching, wizardly, excellent, wonderful, marvellous, magnificent, superb, splendid, glorious, sublime, lovely, delightful, first-class, first-rate, outstanding

Wizard as a Noun

Definitions of "Wizard" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “wizard” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• (in legends and fairy tales) a man who has magical powers.
• A person who is very skilled in a particular field or activity.
• Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field.
• A help feature of a software package that automates complex tasks by asking the user a series of easy-to-answer questions.
• One who practices magic or sorcery.

Synonyms of "Wizard" as a noun (31 Words)

ace	One of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face. The ace of diamonds.
adept	A person who is skilled or proficient at something. He is an adept at imitation.
black magician	The darker pieces.
champion	A knight who fought in single combat on behalf of the monarch. He became the determined champion of a free press.
enchanter	A sorcerer or magician.
expert	A person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area. An expert in healthcare.
genius	Someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality. That woman has a genius for organization.
hotshot	Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field. Their latest hotshot recruit.
maestro	A distinguished figure in any sphere. The orchestra was strained after clashes with the great maestro.
magician	A person with exceptional skill in a particular area. He was the magician of the fan belt.
magus	A magician or sorcerer of ancient times.
male witch	An animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova.
marvel	A wonderful or astonishing person or thing. The marvels of technology.
master	Someone who holds a master s degree from academic institution. He acceded to his master s wishes.
maven	Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field. The maven of vintage furniture.
mavin	Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field.
necromancer	One who practices divination by conjuring up the dead. Dr Faustus a necromancer of the 16th century.
occultist	A believer in occultism; someone versed in the occult arts.
past master	A verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past.
prodigy	An impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality. A Russian pianist who was a child prodigy in his day.
sensation	The capacity to have physical sensations. She was a sensation the talk of the evening.
sorcerer	A person who claims or is believed to have magic powers; a wizard.
star	A conventional or stylized representation of a star typically having five or more points. His golf destiny was written in the stars.
superstar	An extremely famous and successful performer or sports player. Despite their superstar status the band refuse to change their lifestyle.
thaumaturge	One who practices magic or sorcery.
thaumaturgist	One who practices magic or sorcery.
virtuoso	A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit. Virtuoso guitar playing.
warlock	A man who practises witchcraft; a sorcerer.
whizz	Amphetamines. A computer whizz.
wiz	Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field.

Usage Examples of "Wizard" as a noun

• A financial wizard.

Wizard as an Adjective

Definitions of "Wizard" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “wizard” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers- Shakespeare.
• Wonderful; excellent.
• Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers.

Synonyms of "Wizard" as an adjective (19 Words)

charming	Very pleasant or attractive. Endowed with charming manners.
delightful	Greatly pleasing or entertaining. The comedy was delightful.
excellent	Extremely good; outstanding. Their results are excellent.
first-class	Very good;of the highest quality.
first-rate	Of the highest quality.
glorious	Having or deserving or conferring glory. The most glorious victory of all time.
lovely	Very pleasant or enjoyable; delightful. How lovely to see you.
magic	Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers. A magic wand.
magical	Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers- Shakespeare. It was a magical evening of pure nostalgia.
magnificent	Extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive. Magnificent cathedrals.
marvellous	Being or having the character of a miracle. These marvellous technological toys are fun to play with.
outstanding	Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention. Works of outstanding banality.
sorcerous	Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers.
splendid	Very good;of the highest quality. A splendid fellow.
sublime	Producing an overwhelming sense of awe or other high emotion through being vast or grand. His face assumed an expression of sublime conceit.
superb	Used in names of birds with attractive or colourful plumage e g superb lyrebird. A superb performance.
witching	Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers- Shakespeare. Tis now the very witching time of night.
wizardly	Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers- Shakespeare. Wizardly powers.
wonderful	Inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvellous. They all think she s wonderful.

Usage Examples of "Wizard" as an adjective

• Wizardly powers.
• Wizard wands.
• How absolutely wizard!
• I've just had a wizard idea.

Associations of "Wizard" (30 Words)

amulet	An ornament or small piece of jewellery thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease.
bewitchment	A magical spell.
charmed	Filled with wonder and delight. I felt that I had a charmed life.
conjure	Cause (a spirit or ghost) to appear by means of a magic ritual. Anne conjured up a delicious home made hotpot.
coven	An assembly of witches; usually 13 witches. Covens of militants within the party.
crone	An ugly evil-looking old woman.
disbelieve	Be unable to believe. He seemed to disbelieve her.
genie	An invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals.
hypnotist	A person who carries out hypnosis, either for medical reasons or for entertainment. An expert clinician and skilled hypnotist.
magic	Move change or create by or as if by magic. His parents bought him a magic set for Christmas.
magical	Beautiful or delightful in a way that seems removed from everyday life. It was a magical evening of pure nostalgia.
magician	A person with magical powers. He was the magician of the fan belt.
mermaid	Half woman and half fish; lives in the sea.
mystic	Relating to or characteristic of mysticism. The mystical style of Blake.
myth	A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events. Nobody had ever heard of Simon s mysterious friend Anna said he was a myth.
necromancer	One who practices divination by conjuring up the dead. Dr Faustus a necromancer of the 16th century.
necromancy	Conjuring up the dead, especially for prophesying. Alchemy necromancy and other magic practices.
occult	Hidden and difficult to see. The Moon occults Mars during daylight on March 22.
potion	A medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage. A healing potion.
seance	A meeting of spiritualists. The seance was held in the medium s parlor.
shaman	In societies practicing shamanism one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds practices sorcery for healing or divination.
sleight	Adroitness in using the hands. Except by sleight of logic the two positions cannot be harmonized.
sorcerer	One who practices magic or sorcery.
sorcery	The belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world.
spell	Place under a spell. A spell of good weather.
supernatural	Manifestations or events considered to be of supernatural origin such as ghosts. She doesn t believe in the supernatural.
talisman	A person regarded as representing and inspiring a particular group. He s a quiet man off the field but on it he s our talisman.
trance	Put into a trance. In the Hades Warehouse there s the finest in trance and techno.
witch	A follower or practitioner of Wicca or of modern witchcraft. Mrs Mucharski had somehow witched the house.
witchcraft	(in a modern context) religious practice involving magic and affinity with nature, usually within a pagan tradition. Children and goods were believed to be vulnerable to the witchcraft of jealous neighbours.