Meaning & use

wizardry

noun·Advanced

Extraordinary skill or cleverness, especially in a technical or creative field.

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The special effects in the film were a triumph of digital wizardry.

Her financial wizardry turned the failing company around within a year.

A note on using this word

Wizardry is almost always used figuratively today, praising impressive skill rather than literal magic.

Words with a similar meaning

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