Synonyms of magician
33 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for magician is wizard. Other synonyms of magician are sorcerer, mage, conjurer, magus and spellcaster. The opposite of magician is nonmagician.
Synonyms and similar words for magician
nounA person who plays with or practices allegedly supernatural magic.
- sorcererA magician or wizard. Sometimes specifically male.
- wizardSomeone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices.
- warlock
- witch
- mageA magician, wizard, sorcerer, witch, warlock or mystic.
- magic userOne who uses (or has skill with) magic.
- spellcasterOne who casts spells; a magician; a sorcerer.
- enchanter
- conjurerOne who conjures, a magician.
- thaumaturgeA performer of thaumaturgy; a performer of miracles; a magician.
- theurgistOne who claims or is alleged to perform magic with the aid of beneficent spirits.
nounA spiritualist or practitioner of mystic arts.
- spiritualist
- mysticSomeone who practices mysticism.
- shaman
- witch doctor
nounA performer of tricks or an escapologist or an illusionist.
- tricksterOne who performs tricks (parts of a magician act or entertainingly difficult physical actions).
- stage magicianOne who performs stage magic.
nounA person who astounds; an enigma.
nounMore synonyms
- archmageA very powerful mage.
- archmagicianA very powerful magician.
- bewitcherOne who bewitches; an enchanter.
- charmerAn enchanter or magician.
- illusionist
- KarcistA person who practises magic; a sorcerer or magician.
- magusA magician; (derogatory) a conjurer or sorcerer, especially one who is a charlatan or trickster.
- obeahA magician or witch doctor of the magic craft.
- spellbinderSomething that is spellbinding, that causes rapt attention.
- spellmakerOne who creates magic spells.
- wonderworkerOne who performs wonders, marvels, or miracles.
- sortileger obsoleteA magician.
Opposite of magician
nounMore antonyms
- nonmagicianOne who is not a magician.
- nonwitchOne who is not a witch.
- nonwizardOne who is not a wizard.
Meaning of magician
- noun A person who plays with or practices allegedly supernatural magic.
- noun A spiritualist or practitioner of mystic arts.
- noun A performer of tricks or an escapologist or an illusionist.
magician in other languages
Questions about synonyms of magician
- What is another word for magician?
- Magician has 33 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wizard, sorcerer, mage, conjurer, magus, spellcaster, charmer and thaumaturge.
- What is the opposite of magician?
- The opposite of magician is nonmagician.
- What does magician mean?
- Magician means a person who plays with or practices allegedly supernatural magic.
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