Sorceress
noun
A woman who practices sorcery; a witch.
The villagers accused her of being a sorceress when crops failed.
Often appears as...
- evil sorceress
- magical sorceress
noun
In fantasy literature or games, a sorceress is a female character who uses magic.
In the game, the sorceress cast powerful spells to defeat her enemies.
Often appears as...
- powerful sorceress
- fantasy sorceress
Usage tips
General,Academic
noun
A woman who practices sorcery; a witch.
The villagers accused her of being a sorceress when crops failed.
Often appears as...
- evil sorceress
- magical sorceress
noun
In fantasy literature or games, a sorceress is a female character who uses magic.
In the game, the sorceress cast powerful spells to defeat her enemies.
Often appears as...
- powerful sorceress
- fantasy sorceress
Usage tips
General,Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotations
The term 'sorceress' might imply evil or mischief, often used to describe villains in stories.
The sorceress brewed potions that would control people's minds.
Pro Tip 2/3Historic Accusations
Historically, women accused of sorcery faced persecution, reflecting a fear of the unknown and misunderstood.
She hid her herbal remedies, lest she be called a sorceress and punished.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Depictions
Different cultures depict sorceresses variably—sometimes as wise healers, other times as wielders of dark forces.
In our folklore, the sorceress is a guardian of ancient knowledge.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotations
The term 'sorceress' might imply evil or mischief, often used to describe villains in stories.
The sorceress brewed potions that would control people's minds.
Pro Tip 2/3Historic Accusations
Historically, women accused of sorcery faced persecution, reflecting a fear of the unknown and misunderstood.
She hid her herbal remedies, lest she be called a sorceress and punished.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Depictions
Different cultures depict sorceresses variably—sometimes as wise healers, other times as wielders of dark forces.
In our folklore, the sorceress is a guardian of ancient knowledge.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotations
The term 'sorceress' might imply evil or mischief, often used to describe villains in stories.
The sorceress brewed potions that would control people's minds.
Pro Tip 2/3Historic Accusations
Historically, women accused of sorcery faced persecution, reflecting a fear of the unknown and misunderstood.
She hid her herbal remedies, lest she be called a sorceress and punished.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Depictions
Different cultures depict sorceresses variably—sometimes as wise healers, other times as wielders of dark forces.
In our folklore, the sorceress is a guardian of ancient knowledge.
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Video examples
The Search for King...
revolutionary code of chivalry represented by the round table together they drive out the evil invaders and defend the land from the devious sorceress Morgana then it's off on the ultimate quest for
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C.K. Williams: Poetry...
bone on metal, metal gone molten, calling them back, "Come back darlings, come back dear ones. My sweet angels, come back." Medea she was, next time I saw her. Sorceress, tranced, ecstatic,
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Everything you need to...
A close encounter with a man-eating giant, a sorceress who turns men into pigs,
Video examples
The Search for King...
revolutionary code of chivalry represented by the round table together they drive out the evil invaders and defend the land from the devious sorceress Morgana then it's off on the ultimate quest for
Video examples
C.K. Williams: Poetry...
bone on metal, metal gone molten, calling them back, "Come back darlings, come back dear ones. My sweet angels, come back." Medea she was, next time I saw her. Sorceress, tranced, ecstatic,
Video examples
Everything you need to...
A close encounter with a man-eating giant, a sorceress who turns men into pigs,
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Quote examples
Padma Lakshmi
Indian Chef
Whether I'm making a recipe or a piece of jewelry or a white-rose-and-jasmine tea or the perfume, I like to think of myself as a happy little sorceress, and if I could just have a little general store with all that stuff and give people a sense of my taste, that would be lovely.
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Chris Van Allsburg
American Author
There was a great deal of peer recognition to be gained in elementary school by being able to draw well. One girl could draw horses so well, she was looked upon as a kind of sorceress.
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Elsa Schiaparelli
Italian Designer
A good cook is like a sorceress who dispenses happiness.
Quote examples
Padma Lakshmi
Indian Chef
Whether I'm making a recipe or a piece of jewelry or a white-rose-and-jasmine tea or the perfume, I like to think of myself as a happy little sorceress, and if I could just have a little general store with all that stuff and give people a sense of my taste, that would be lovely.
Quote examples
Chris Van Allsburg
American Author
There was a great deal of peer recognition to be gained in elementary school by being able to draw well. One girl could draw horses so well, she was looked upon as a kind of sorceress.
Quote examples
Elsa Schiaparelli
Italian Designer
A good cook is like a sorceress who dispenses happiness.
Example 1 of 3
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