Sorcerer/ˈsɔːrsərər/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Evil Intent A 'sorcerer' often refers to a person using magic for harmful purposes. The villagers feared the sorcerer for his malevolent spells. Pro Tip 2/3Older Usage The word is less common in modern language and can sound archaic or literary. The ancient text spoke of a sorcerer controlling dragons. Pro Tip 3/3Fantasy Genre Often used in fantasy stories to describe a magic user with significant power. The sorcerer conjured a storm to thwart his enemies.