Witchery

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪtʃəri/

Definitions of witchery

noun bewitching or fascinating qualities or influence

Example Sentences

A1 She believed in the witchery of the full moon.

A2 The old book was filled with tales of magic and witchery.

B1 The villagers were suspicious of the woman's witchery and accused her of casting spells.

B2 The witchery of the sorceress was feared throughout the kingdom.

C1 The intricate witchery of the dark arts required years of study and practice.

C2 The witchery of the enchantress was so powerful that even the bravest warriors trembled in her presence.

Examples of witchery in a Sentence

formal The village was abuzz with rumors of witchery and dark magic.

informal She's always had a fascination with all things witchery.

slang That movie was full of some serious witchery!

figurative His charm and charisma had a certain witchery that captivated everyone around him.

Grammatical Forms of witchery

• past tense: witcheried
• plural: witcheries
• comparative: more witchery
• superlative: most witchery
• present tense: witcheries
• future tense: will witchery
• perfect tense: have witcheried
• continuous tense: is witchery
• singular: witchery
• positive degree: witchery
• infinitive: to witchery
• gerund: witcherying
• participle: witcheryed

Origin and Evolution of witchery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'witchery' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'wiccecræft' which means the practice of witches.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'witchery' has evolved to refer to the supernatural powers or practices associated with witches, as well as the enchanting or bewitching qualities of someone or something.