Witchly

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. In a way that resembles or suggests the qualities or behavior of a witch
2. Acting with traits or mannerisms typically associated with witches
3. Exhibiting an appearance or demeanor that recalls the traditional image of a witch

Etymology: "Witchly" is about as plain as English word-building gets: the noun "witch" with the adjective-forming suffix "-ly" attached, the same suffix that turns "friend" into "friendly" or "queen" into "queenly". The result describes something that resembles a witch, whether in looks, manner or bearing. The suffix does the real work here. Because "-ly" can attach to almost any person-noun to mean "having the qualities of" that person, English speakers can coin a fresh adjective like this whenever the need arises, and "witchly" needs no separate history of its own. Its meaning comes straight from "witch" plus the idea of resemblance.

Synonyms: witch-like, magical, mysterious, sinister, enchanting

Antonyms: mundane, ordinary, natural, common, normal