Prestidigitator

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌprɛs.tɪˈdɪdʒ.ɪˌteɪ.tər/

Definitions of prestidigitator

noun a person who performs magic tricks or sleight of hand

Example Sentences

A1 The prestidigitator performed magic tricks at the children's party.

A2 The prestidigitator amazed the audience with his sleight of hand skills.

B1 The prestidigitator entertained the crowd with his impressive illusions.

B2 The prestidigitator's performance was so captivating that no one could figure out his tricks.

C1 The renowned prestidigitator wowed the spectators with his mind-bending magic acts.

C2 The masterful prestidigitator left the audience in awe with his flawless execution of complex illusions.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a prestidigitator

Example Sentences

A1 The prestidigitator magician amazed the children with his tricks.

A2 The prestidigitator performer entertained the crowd with sleight of hand tricks.

B1 The prestidigitator artist skillfully manipulated objects to create illusions.

B2 The prestidigitator expertly performed a series of mind-boggling magic tricks.

C1 The prestidigitator masterfully executed a flawless magic show, leaving the audience in awe.

C2 The prestidigitator virtuoso demonstrated unparalleled skill in the art of illusion and sleight of hand.

Examples of prestidigitator in a Sentence

formal The renowned prestidigitator amazed the audience with his sleight of hand tricks.

informal I heard that the prestidigitator at the circus is really good at card tricks.

slang That street performer is a real prestidigitator, always pulling off cool magic tricks.

figurative The CEO was like a prestidigitator, effortlessly juggling multiple projects at once.

Grammatical Forms of prestidigitator

past tense

prestidigitated

plural

prestidigitators

comparative

more prestidigitator

superlative

most prestidigitator

present tense

prestidigitates

future tense

will prestidigitate

perfect tense

has prestidigitated

continuous tense

is prestidigitating

singular

prestidigitator

positive degree

prestidigitator

infinitive

to prestidigitate

gerund

prestidigitating

participle

prestidigitating

Origin and Evolution of prestidigitator

First Known Use: 1673 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'prestidigitator' originated from the Latin word 'praestigiae' which means 'juggler' or 'sleight of hand'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'prestidigitator' has come to refer to someone who performs magic tricks or illusions with skillful hand movements.