wizard
gb/wˈɪzɚd/ us/wˈɪzɚd/
A2
English
~ 5400
varázsló, beállítási varázsló, mester, ász, művész, profi, valaminek az ördöge, zseni, szuper, klassz, remek
NOUN
A2
1
varázsló
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a wizard
The young wizard raised his staff and cast a spell to protect the village.
A fiatal varázsló felemelte a varázsbotját, és varázsigét mondott, hogy megvédje a falut.
In the story, a wise old wizard teaches the hero how to control his powers.
A történetben egy bölcs öreg varázsló megtanítja a hőst arra, hogyan uralja a képességeit.
She dressed up as a wizard for the costume party, complete with a pointed hat and wand.
The evil wizard tried to take over the kingdom with dark magic.
Legends say a powerful wizard once lived in these mountains.
Learner examples
The boy in the book is a wizard.
A könyvben szereplő fiú varázsló.
A wizard uses magic to help his friends.
Egy varázsló mágiát használ, hogy segítsen a barátainak.
An old wizard gives the hero a magic ring.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wizard' with 'magician'. A 'wizard' usually has real magic in stories, while a 'magician' in real life does tricks for fun.
Meaning
person who uses magic powers
Collocations
powerful wizard
|evil wizard
|young wizard
|old wizard
|dark wizard
|witch and wizard
Synonyms
sorcerer (Often sounds more serious or literary, and may suggest dark or dangerous magic.)
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magician (Can mean a real magic-user in stories, but also a stage performer who uses tricks, not real magic.)
Antonyms
ordinary person (Someone without any magical powers.)
Themes
fantasy
|entertainment
|stories
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A man or person in stories who can do real magic, like casting spells.
A person, especially in stories or fantasy, who can use real magical powers such as casting spells.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
varázsló
B2
Usage pattern:
use the [something] wizard to [do something]
Run the installation wizard to set up the program on your computer.
Indítsd el a telepítővarázslót, hogy telepítsd a programot a számítógépedre.
The setup wizard will guide you through connecting the printer to your Wi‑Fi network.
A beállítási varázsló lépésről lépésre végigvezet azon, hogyan csatlakoztasd a nyomtatót a Wi-Fi-hálózathoz.
Use the import wizard to bring your old emails into the new application.
A configuration wizard pops up the first time you open the software.
The wizard makes it easy for new users to complete complex tasks.
Learner examples
Click on the setup wizard to install the game.
Kattints a telepítővarázslóra a játék telepítéséhez.
The wizard helps you create a new account.
A varázsló segít új fiókot létrehozni.
Follow the wizard to add the new printer.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'wizard' always means a person. In computing, a 'wizard' is a part of a program, not a human.
Meaning
step-by-step computer helper tool
Collocations
installation wizard
|setup wizard
|configuration wizard
|import wizard
|wizard dialog
|on-screen wizard
Synonyms
assistant (General word for something that helps; not always step-by-step like a wizard in software.)
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setup tool (Focuses on installing or preparing software, not on all step-by-step tasks.)
Antonyms
manual setup (Doing all the computer settings yourself without guided steps.)
Themes
technology
|computing
|work
|communication
Definition
A tool in a computer program that shows you simple steps, one by one, to help you do something.
A software feature that leads the user through a series of simple steps to complete a specific computer task.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a wizard at [something]
She’s a real wizard at fixing broken laptops.
Igazi zseni az elromlott laptopok megjavításában.
The company hired a financial wizard to turn their business around.
A cég felvett egy pénzügyi zsenit, hogy talpra állítsa a vállalkozást.
He became known as a wizard with numbers after he solved several complex problems.
Our new marketing wizard doubled online sales in six months.
Even as a teenager, she was a wizard at chess.
Learner examples
My brother is a wizard at computers.
A bátyám igazi számítógépes zseni.
The team needs a real wizard with money and numbers.
A csapatnak egy igazi zsenire van szüksége, aki ért a pénzhez és a számokhoz.
Her teacher says she is a wizard at maths.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'wizard' only for magic in stories. In everyday speech, calling someone a 'wizard at' something is a compliment about their skill, not about magic.
Meaning
person extremely good at something
Collocations
computer wizard
|financial wizard
|maths wizard
|marketing wizard
|young wizard
|wizard with numbers
Synonyms
whiz (Very informal; especially American English; sounds playful or casual.)
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genius (Suggests very high natural intelligence, not just skill in one practical area.)
Antonyms
novice (Someone who is new to an activity and not yet skilled.)
Themes
people
|abilities
|work
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who is very, very good at something, like maths, computers, or business.
A person who is exceptionally skilled or talented in a particular area, such as a subject, job, or activity.
C1
INFORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
[something] is wizard
We had a wizard time at the festival.
Szuperül éreztük magunkat a fesztiválon.
That’s a wizard idea—let’s do it this weekend.
Ez szuper ötlet – csináljuk meg a hétvégén.
The kids thought the new roller coaster was absolutely wizard.
Learner examples
They had a wizard day at the beach.
Szuper napjuk volt a strandon.
Your new bike looks wizard.
Szuperül néz ki az új biciklid.
The party last night was wizard.
Common mistake:
Learners may try to use this adjective meaning with any audience, but it is old-fashioned and mainly British; in modern English, 'great', 'awesome', or 'fantastic' are more natural.
Meaning
excellent or very impressive
Collocations
wizard idea
|wizard time
|wizard plan
Synonyms
awesome (Modern and very common; used more widely in current English.)
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brilliant (Common in British English; slightly more current and natural than 'wizard' as praise.)
Antonyms
awful (Describes something very bad or unpleasant, the opposite of excellent.)
Themes
feelings
|informal
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
Very good or great. (Mostly in British English; not very common today.)
Very good, enjoyable, or impressive; excellent. (Chiefly British, now somewhat old-fashioned.)
Grammar
Dictionary form
wizard
IPA
GB/wˈɪzɚd/
US/wˈɪzɚd/
Syllables & stress
wiz - ard (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (wiz)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: wizard
- Plural: wizards
Word family
Expressions
a wizard at [something]
1/ə wˈɪzɚd ˈæt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
informal
person extremely skilled at something
Someone who is very, very good at a particular thing.
Examples
- She’s a wizard at chess and wins almost every game.
- My dad is a wizard at cooking Italian food.
a wizard with [something]
1/ə wˈɪzɚd wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
informal
person extremely skilled with something
Someone who is very, very good at using or handling a particular thing.
Examples
- He’s a wizard with computers and can fix any problem.
- Our mechanic is a wizard with old cars.