sorcerous

sor·cer·ous

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sawr-ser-uh s]
- /ˈsɔr sər əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sawr-ser-uh s]
- /ˈsɔr sər əs/

Definitions of sorcerous word

adjective sorcerous of the nature of or involving sorcery. 1
adjective sorcerous using sorcery. 1

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Origin of sorcerous

First appearance:

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1540-50; sorcer(y) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Sorcerous

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Sorcerous

sorcerous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

sorcerous usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for sorcerous

adj sorcerous

demoniac — of, like, or suggestive of a demon; demonic
magical — produced by or as if by magic: The change in the appearance of the room was magical.
mystic — involving or characterized by esoteric, otherworldly, or symbolic practices or content, as certain religious ceremonies and art; spiritually significant; ethereal.
necromantic — a method of divination through alleged communication with the dead; black art.

adjective sorcerous

conjuring — the performance of tricks that appear to defy natural laws
enigmatical — Pertaining to an enigma.
ensorcelled — Simple past tense and past participle of ensorcell.
entranced — Held at attention, as if by magic.
mysterial — (obsolete) mysterious.

All 13 Synonyms of sorcerous