✅ Magic is a general term used to refer to the art of producing illusions by sleight of hand as well as with supernatural powers (He performed magic at the birthday party; Technology sometimes seems like magic).
✅ Sorcery refers specifically to the command over occult forces, especially for evil (She used sorcery to destroy the kingdom).
✅ Sometimes sorcery and magic can refer to any extraordinary or mystical influence (The dessert was so good, it was pure sorcery!).
➕ Sorcery is different from witchcraft, which can also imply evil. Witchcraft generally implies folk magic, whereas sorcery implies great skill and knowledge.
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✅ Superb is the best word to describe something that is particularly excellent or elegant (a superb meal).
✅ Magnificent is the best word to describe something that is particularly grand or beautiful (a magnificent view of the city).
✅ Superb and magnificent are both used to describe things that are very good, and both can be used ironically, or to exaggerate how good something is (The horse was a magnificent animal).
✅ Magnificent can be used with otherwise negative terms to suggest someone or something is a particularly good, entertaining, or delightful example (a magnificent scoundrel).
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✅ Method is the perfect word for an established process for doing something (the best method of boiling eggs).
✅ Way is a less definite term, and can be used to describe methods as well as manners and modes (the best way to make coffee; her particular way of moving).
✅ Way can sometimes imply a less formal or less established process than method (He discovered a new way to fold a fitted sheet).
✅ Method and way both can be used to imply that there are various different processes for doing something. Using method emphasizes a better or more efficient process in comparison to the others (There’s a method to making perfect dumplings), whereas way often implies a unique process (I did it my mom’s way).
We hope these synonyms will help you get your meaning across in a new way!