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wizard

WIZ-urd/ˈwɪz.ɚd/UKWIZ-uhd/ˈwɪz.əd/

Pluralwizards

8 meanings of wizard

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  1. 1
    magic usernouncountable
    A person, usually a man, who can do magic.

    The wizard turned the frog back into a prince.

    She dressed up as a wizard, with a long robe and a pointed hat.

    Similarsorcerer, magician, mage, warlock, conjurer

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  2. 2
    expertnouncountable
    A person who is very, very good at something.

    My uncle is a wizard at fixing old cars.

    Our math teacher is a real wizard with puzzles.

    UsageSay a wizard at or a wizard with something.

    Similarexpert, genius

  3. 3
    setup programnouncountable
    In computing, a tool that helps you do a hard task one simple step at a time.

    Follow the wizard to set up your new printer.

    The wizard asked me three questions and then did the rest by itself.

    UsageYou run or follow a wizard.

    Similarassistant

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Origin

From the word wise with the ending -ard; it first meant a wise person, and only later someone who does magic.

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 2 facts

  • Wizard is formed from wise and the suffix -ard. en.wikisource.org
  • The meaning referring to a wise person preceded the distinct meaning referring to someone who practises magic. en.wiktionary.org