Definition

Relating to or characteristic of magic or sorcery, often involving supernatural powers.

Example

The sorcerous spells cast by the wizard amazed everyone in the village.

Conversation

Did you see that movie about the sorcerous battles?

Yeah, it was so cool how they used magic in every scene!

I loved the way they portrayed the sorcerous powers.

Absolutely! It made the whole story so much more exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sorcerous** → It is formed from "sorcerer" (from Old French *sorcier*, meaning one who practices sorcery) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of or characterized by). The word "sorcerous" means characterized by or full of sorcery or magic.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sorcerer' who is full of magic — the suffix '-ous' indicates that something is characterized by that quality.

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