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wiz·ard·ly

 (wĭz′ərd-lē)
adj.
1. Having the qualities or attributes of a wizard.
2. Astonishingly remarkable in design, performance, or execution; fabulous: wizardly lighting and special effects.
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wiz•ard•ly

(ˈwɪz ərd li)

adj.
of, like, or befitting a wizard.
[1580–90]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.wizardly - possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powerswizardly - possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers; "charming incantations"; "magic signs that protect against adverse influence"; "a magical spell"; "'tis now the very witching time of night"- Shakespeare; "wizard wands"; "wizardly powers"
magic, magical, sorcerous, witching, wizard, charming
supernatural - not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material; "supernatural forces and occurrences and beings"
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wizardly

adjective
Having, brought about by, or relating to supernatural powers or magic:
fey, magic, magical, talismanic, thaumaturgic, thaumaturgical, theurgic, theurgical, witching.
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