Sorcery

Pronunciation: /ˈsɔːrsəri/

Definitions of sorcery

noun witchcraft or wizardry

Example Sentences

A1 Some people believe in sorcery and magic.

A2 The villagers were convinced that the strange occurrences were due to sorcery.

B1 The book was filled with tales of sorcery and spells.

B2 The sorcery practiced by the ancient wizards was said to be incredibly powerful.

C1 The sorcery of the witch was so advanced that no one could break her spells.

C2 The sorcery used by the dark wizard was so dark and twisted that it left a mark on the land for centuries.

Examples of sorcery in a Sentence

formal The magician performed an incredible feat of sorcery on stage.

informal I can't believe how good she is at sorcery!

slang Did you see that guy do his sorcery trick? It was insane!

figurative Her ability to persuade others with her words is like a form of sorcery.

Grammatical Forms of sorcery

• past tense: sorcered
• plural: sorceries
• comparative: more sorcerous
• superlative: most sorcerous
• present tense: sorceries
• future tense: will sorcery
• perfect tense: have sorcered
• continuous tense: is sorcerying
• singular: sorcery
• positive degree: sorcery
• infinitive: to sorcery
• gerund: sorcerying
• participle: sorcering

Origin and Evolution of sorcery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sorcery' originated from the Latin word 'sors', meaning fate or chance.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sorcery' evolved to refer to the practice of magic or witchcraft, often associated with evil or supernatural powers.