wizard

wizard adj

see wizard, n.

1. Magical; spectral; enchanting; spellbinding; having special powers; [fig.] virtuoso; masterly; [word play on “whizz”] quickly moving.
2. Powerful; masterful; tricky; adroit; genius; magician-like; [fig.] spectral; occult; supernatural.

wizard n

Late ME; see wise, a.

1. Conjurer; enchanter; magician; sorcerer; man with occult powers; [sense play] sage; philosopher; wise man; intellectual mentor.