witchy

Meanings

1. 1adjectivecomparableinformal

   Having the look, feel or mood of witches, such as dark, mysterious clothing, herbs, candles or an air of magic.

   Grammar: Used before a noun or after be: a witchy shop, the room feels witchy.

   Patterns

   • witchy vibe
   • feel witchy

   She decorated the room with candles and dried herbs for a witchy feel.

   The bookshop on the corner has a witchy atmosphere.

   He wore a long black coat that looked a little witchy.

2. 2adjectivecomparableinformaldisapproving

   Bad-tempered or unpleasant in the way a stereotypical witch is, said of a woman.

   Grammar: Used about people and often considered unkind.

   Patterns

   • a witchy temper
   • sound witchy

   Her witchy reply made everyone in the room go quiet.

   Don't be so witchy about it; he only forgot once.

   The witchy tone of the email surprised the team.

Word forms

Common combinations

witchy vibes

The foggy forest had witchy vibes.

witchy aesthetic

Her witchy aesthetic includes black lace and crystals.

feel witchy

On autumn nights I feel witchy.

witchy shop

They opened a witchy shop selling candles and tarot cards.

witchy look

The velvet cape gave her a witchy look.

Synonyms and how they differ

spooky

Spooky means frightening in a ghostly way, while witchy points specifically to magic and a dark, earthy style.

mystical

Mystical is more serious and spiritual, whereas witchy is lighter and about style.

bewitching

Bewitching means charming or captivating, a kinder word than witchy.

eerie

Eerie is purely unsettling, while witchy can be cozy and fashionable.

Opposites

Word family

witch noun

a woman believed or claiming to have magical powers

witchcraft noun

the practice of magic

witchiness noun

the quality of being witchy

bewitch verb

to cast a spell on, or to charm greatly

Commonly confused: witchy or wicked?

Practice

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