sorceress

[ˈsɔːs(ə)rəs]

sorceress Definition

a woman who practices magic, especially one who uses it for evil purposes.

Using sorceress: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sorceress" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sorceress cast a spell on the prince.

  • Example

    The villagers accused the old woman of being a sorceress.

  • Example

    The sorceress brewed a potion to control the minds of her enemies.

sorceress Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sorceress

Phrases with sorceress

  • a woman who practices magic for good purposes

    Example

    The white sorceress used her powers to heal the sick and wounded.

  • a woman who practices magic for evil purposes

    Example

    The dark sorceress summoned demons to do her bidding.

  • sorceress's apprentice

    a person who is learning magic from a sorceress

    Example

    The sorceress's apprentice was tasked with gathering rare ingredients for her spells.

Origins of sorceress

from Old French 'sorcier', meaning 'sorcerer'

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Summary: sorceress in Brief

A 'sorceress' [ˈsɔːs(ə)rəs] is a woman who practices magic, often for evil purposes. It is synonymous with 'witch' and extends into phrases like 'white sorceress' and 'dark sorceress,' denoting good and evil magic respectively. A 'sorceress's apprentice' is someone who is learning magic from a sorceress.

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