Definition of "wizard" in English

noun

1. Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices.

   • The wizard conjured up a large fireball.

2. One who is especially skilled or unusually talented in a particular field.

   • He was a financial wizard, capable of predicting the movements of the stock markets.

3. (computing) A computer program or script used to simplify complex operations, often for an inexperienced user.

   • Use the "Add Network Connection" wizard to connect to a network in a series of simple steps.

4. (Internet) An administrator of a multi-user dungeon, or someone who has earned similar rights through gameplay; a user in wizard mode.

5. (obsolete) A wise man; a sage.

6. (incel slang, sometimes humorous) A virgin over the age of 30 who does not socialize and thus cannot find a sexual partner.

adjective

1. (slang, dated, British) Fine, superb (originally RAF slang).

verb

1. (intransitive) To practice wizardry.

2. (transitive) To conjure.