Sword and sorcery Meaning in English
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Definition
A genre of fantasy fiction that features sword-wielding heroes and magical elements, often set in imaginary worlds with battles and adventure.
Usage & Nuances
Used to describe books, movies, or games with heroic fantasy themes, distinct from 'high fantasy' which may focus more on epic world events. Most common in literary and fan contexts, often refers to action-packed, magical adventures with clear good vs. evil.
Example Sentences
My favorite books are in the sword and sorcery genre.
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He watches many sword and sorcery movies.
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Stories of sword and sorcery are very exciting.
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That new game is pure sword and sorcery — magic spells, monsters, and epic quests everywhere.
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I grew up loving sword and sorcery stories—Conan the Barbarian was my hero.
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There's a whole section at the bookstore for sword and sorcery novels—you should check it out!
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