sorcery
sorcery
Definition
sor·cery (-ē)
noun pl. -·cer·ies
- in the belief of some, the use of an evil supernatural power over people and their affairs; black magic
- seemingly magical power, influence, or charm
Etymology: ME < OFr sorcerie < sorcier: see sorcerer
sor′·cer·ous adjective
sor′·cer·ously adverb
sorcery
Synonyms
sorcery
n.
sorcery
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- practice: It is linked to individuals practicing sophisticated sorcery and spirit channeling while at the same time working as white collar professionals.
- use: Black Maria, first published in 1991, is a complex story of magic and sorcery used to dominate a small seaside town.
- know: Whatever land knew sorcery, there were some of its people whispering in Keola's ear.
- include: The charges leveled against him included not only sorcery but ( gasp!
Adjective modifier
- evil: Delatombe proves only a minor threat compared to the evil sorcery of the Mirror Queen.
- subtle: Apparently, the observed talismanic activity is subtle sorcery and done covertly.
- such: Such physical sorceries are related to physical power spots - typically stone circles, specially constructed buildings or strange landmarks.
Modifies a noun
- game: Combat and sorcery game commercials: Cheats Get 2,000 points or more in Sub Hunt.
- fantasy: So much of the basis of sword and sorcery fantasy is based on myth and folklore.
- and/or: I do feel when holding these items a sense of true sorcery and/or a link with interdimensional Intelligence.
- world: The game takes place in a sword and sorcery world, with modern machinery such as tanks and battle planes.
- cannot: There, in pride and anger, he summons a dark and malevolent spirit that sorcery cannot conquer.
- figure: In 1962 Douglas Fraser described such sculptures as sorcery figures.
Noun used with modifier
sorcery Quotes
Cuinchywas a slaughter yard Who that had been there for but a few hours could ever forget the sullen sorcery and mad lineaments of Cuinchy?
