Witchcraft Terminology

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The wizard cast a spell to protect the kingdom from harm.
• She loves to watch movies where they cast a spell on someone.
• I heard she can cast a spell with her makeup skills.
• The musician's performance was so captivating, it seemed like he could cast a spell on the audience.

verb Charmed is also a verb that means to have cast a spell on someone or to have delighted or fascinated them.

adjective Charmed is an adjective that describes someone or something that has been enchanted or delighted.

• The diplomat was charmed by the host country's warm hospitality.
• I was absolutely charmed by the quaint little town we visited.
• She was totally charmed by his smooth talk.
• The audience was charmed by the actor's performance on stage.

noun bewitching or fascinating qualities or influence

• The village was abuzz with rumors of witchery and dark magic.
• She's always had a fascination with all things witchery.
• That movie was full of some serious witchery!
• His charm and charisma had a certain witchery that captivated everyone around him.

noun a broom made of twigs tied around a stick

• The old witch swept the floor with a besom made of twigs and branches.
• I found a besom in the shed and used it to sweep the leaves off the porch.
• I heard she can ride a besom like a broomstick at night.
• His anger swept through the room like a besom, leaving everyone in its wake feeling unsettled.