witch-like
Resembling a sorceress
Resembling or characteristic of a witch—suggesting supernatural power, sinister intent, or the hunched, cackling figure of folklore.
The term can describe appearance, behavior, or atmosphere: Her witch-like cackle echoed through the hall.
The old woman's witch-like features frightened the children.
Sometimes used more neutrally to suggest mystical knowledge or intuitive power.
Female practitioner of magic
- enchantressWoman who uses sorcery
- necromancerSummoner of the deceased
- conjurerPerformer of magic tricks
- seeressWoman who foretells
diviner · shaman · medium · clairvoyant · occultist · druidess · priestess · coven
Wizened old woman
- haggardExhausted in appearance
- wizenedShrunken from age
- gnarledTwisted and knotty
- stoopedBent body forward
cackling · warty · toothless · wrinkled · hideous · grotesque · frightening · repulsive
Disturbingly strange
- sinisterThreateningly suggestive of harm
- forebodingFearful anticipation of harm
- menacingConveying threat or danger
- creepyDisturbingly strange
spooky · haunting · shadowy · chilling · dark · gloomy · macabre · uncanny
Spoken magical formula
- hexMalevolent incantation
- curseInvoked harm through words
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- charmAttractive personal quality
potion · brew · cauldron · grimoire · spellbook · wand · conjuration · invocation
sorceress
Female practitioner of magic
- enchantressWoman who uses sorcery
- necromancerSummoner of the deceased
- conjurerPerformer of magic tricks
seeress · diviner · shaman · medium · clairvoyant · occultist · druidess · priestess · coven · familiar
crone
Wizened old woman
stooped · cackling · warty · toothless · wrinkled · hideous · grotesque · frightening · repulsive · ancient
eerie
Disturbingly strange
- sinisterThreateningly suggestive of harm
- forebodingFearful anticipation of harm
- menacingConveying threat or danger
creepy · spooky · haunting · shadowy · chilling · dark · gloomy · macabre · uncanny · otherworldly
incantation
Spoken magical formula
- hexMalevolent incantation
- curseInvoked harm through words
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
charm · potion · brew · cauldron · grimoire · spellbook · wand · conjuration · invocation · ritual