shape-shifter

noun

shape-shift·​er ˈshāp-ˌshif-tər 

: one that seems able to change form or identity at will

especially : a mythical figure that can assume different forms (as of animals)

shape-shift

ˈshāp-ˌshift 

intransitive verb

Examples of shape-shifter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bailey herself is a shape-shifter of sorts, right on the border between child and teenager in age and, with her androgynous looks, occupying an ambiguous place between genders as well. —Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024

But yeah, Pisces is totally that shape-shifter, that just kind of picks up different interests throughout their lives. —Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2024

However, The Boys must now deal with a shape-shifter who’s posing as Starlight. —Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 July 2024

In Asian cultures, these mischievous shape-shifters are venerated but also viewed as avatars of enticing deception. —Charlie Jane Anders, Washington Post, 19 June 2024

Based on a series of YA novels, this show spares Lady Jane, gives her steamy romance, and sets her off on an adventure to save herself and a bunch of shape-shifters(?!?) from the villains who want to destroy them. —Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 May 2024

The series was a crucial test for Scott, who, at 47, has proven himself a shape-shifter. —Daniel D'addario, Variety, 22 May 2024

Odette is a shape-shifter, from woman to swan, under sorcerer Rothbart’s spell, only to be broken when a swain pledges true love to her—Siegfried to the rescue. —Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024

The title character of Nimona is a redheaded shape-shifter (Chloë Grace Moretz) who befriends outcast knight Sir Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed) after the latter is framed for the murder of the queen (Lorraine Toussaint). —Christian Holub, EW.com, 30 June 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shape-shifter

• drifter
• lifter
• shifter
• sifter
• swifter