Synonyms
Noun
- charmer
- conjurer
- conjuror
- enchanter
- mage
- Magian
- magician
- magus
- necromancer
- sorcerer
- voodoo
- voodooist
- witch
Adjective
- A-OK
- A1
- awesome
- bang-up
- banner
- beautiful
- blue-chip
- blue-ribbon
- boffo
- bonny [chiefly British]
- bonnie
- boss [slang]
- brag
- brave
- bully
- bumper
- capital
- choice
- classic
- cool [slang]
- corking
- crackerjack
- cracking
- dandy
- divine
- dope [slang]
- down [slang]
- dynamite
- excellent
- fab
- fabulous
- famous
- fantabulous [slang]
- fantastic
- fine
- first-class
- first-rate
- first-string
- five-star
- four-star
- frontline
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- gilt-edged
- gilt-edge
- gone [slang]
- grand
- great
- groovy
- heavenly
- high-class
- hot
- hype [slang]
- immense
- jim-dandy
- keen
- lovely
- marvelous
- marvellous
- mean
- neat
- nifty
- noble
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- out-of-sight [slang]
- par excellence
- peachy
- peachy keen
- phat [slang]
- prime
- primo [slang]
- prize
- prizewinning
- quality
- radical [slang]
- righteous [slang]
- sensational
- slick
- splendid
- stellar
- sterling
- superb
- superior
- superlative
- supernal
- swell
- terrific
- tip-top
- top
- top-notch
- top-of-the-line
- top-shelf
- topflight
- topping [chiefly British]
- unsurpassed
- wonderful
Examples of wizard in a Sentence
Noun
He is a wizard at math.
the old wizard who introduces the young naïf to a life of adventure is one of the most overworked tropes in fantasy literature
Adjective
a young Brit who's a wizard tennis player, although not ready for Wimbledon just yet
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Vincent Frank, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The software's setup wizard asks about income first and then moves on to credits, deductions, and taxes.
—PCMAG, 2 Jan. 2025
Few movies are as heartwarming and nostalgic as the Harry Potter films, which — while more about magic, wizards and fantastic beasts — celebrate the season several times throughout the franchise.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
The care the wizard takes in cooking the simple breakfast, even making sure the fire is literally fed, instantly softens Sophie and the audience to the illusive character.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The 38-year-old offensive wizard led the No. 1 scoring offense in the NFL during the regular season at 33.2 points per game.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The software's setup wizard asks about income first and then moves on to credits, deductions, and taxes.
—PCMAG, 2 Jan. 2025
Few movies are as heartwarming and nostalgic as the Harry Potter films, which — while more about magic, wizards and fantastic beasts — celebrate the season several times throughout the franchise.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
The care the wizard takes in cooking the simple breakfast, even making sure the fire is literally fed, instantly softens Sophie and the audience to the illusive character.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Wizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wizard. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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