mag·ic (m j  k)n. 1. The art that purports to control or forecast natural events, effects, or forces by invoking the supernatural. 2. a. The practice of using charms, spells, or rituals to attempt to produce supernatural effects or control events in nature. b. The charms, spells, and rituals so used. 3. The exercise of sleight of hand or conjuring for entertainment. 4. A mysterious quality of enchantment: "For me the names of those men breathed the magic of the past" (Max Beerbohm). adj. 1. Of, relating to, or invoking the supernatural: "stubborn unlaid ghost/That breaks his magic chains at curfew time" (John Milton). 2. Possessing distinctive qualities that produce unaccountable or baffling effects. tr.v. mag·icked, mag·ick·ing, mag·ics To produce or make by or as if by magic. [Middle English magik, from Old French magique, from Late Latin magica, from Latin magic  , from Greek magik, from feminine of magikos, of the Magi, magical, from magos, magician, magus; see magus.] |
magic [ˈmædʒɪk]
n
1. the art that, by use of spells, supposedly invokes supernatural powers to influence events; sorcery
2. the practice of this art
3. the practice of illusory tricks to entertain other people; conjuring
4. any mysterious or extraordinary quality or power the magic of springtime
like magic very quickly
adj also magical
1. of or relating to magic a magic spell
2. possessing or considered to possess mysterious powers a magic wand
3. unaccountably enchanting magic beauty
4. Informal wonderful; marvellous; exciting
vb -ics, -icking, -icked (tr)
1. to transform or produce by or as if by magic
2. (foll by away) to cause to disappear by or as if by magic
[via Old French magique, from Greek magikē witchcraft, from magos magus]
magical adj
magically adv
Magic
a reliance upon incantations or charms, often inscribed upon amulets, to ward off calamity. — abracadabra, n.
the acting out of magic rites or the recital of incantatory formulas to ward off evil. — apotropaic, adj.
Obsolete. forms of magic that require the invocation or assistance of demons.
a conjurer or magician who creates illusions, as by sleight of hand.
an African variety of magical fetishism characterized by the wearing of an exotic amulet called a juju. — jujuist, n.
skill in or practice of feats of dexterity that create a magical illusion. — legerdemainist, n.
1. change in form, structure, appearance, etc.
2. magical transformation. — metamorphic, metamorphous, adj.
2. magical transformation. — metamorphic, metamorphous, adj.
1. a kind of sorcery practiced by the black people of Africa, the West Indies, and elsewhere. Also called obi, obism.
2. the wearing of an obeah, a fetish or charm. Also called obi.
2. the wearing of an obeah, a fetish or charm. Also called obi.
the belief among American Indians that a ceremony characterized by magic, feasting, and dancing can cure disease, ensure the success of a hunt or battle, etc. — powwow, n.
the art of legerdemain; sleight of hand. — prestidigitator, n. — prestidigitatorial, prestidigitatory, adj.
a condition of being exceptional or bizarre, beyond the realm of the ordinary course of nature. — preternatural, adj.
the art, practices, or spells of a person who is supposed to exercise supernatural powers through the aid of evil spirits; black magic; witchery. — sorcerer, n. — sorcerous, adj.
a form of divination involving drawing lots.
1. the condition or quality of existing outside the known experience of man or caused by forces beyond those of nature.
2. belief in supernatural events or forces. Also supranaturalism. — supernaturalist, n., adj. — supernatural, supernaturalistic, adj.
2. belief in supernatural events or forces. Also supranaturalism. — supernaturalist, n., adj. — supernatural, supernaturalistic, adj.
supematuralism. — supranaturalist, n., adj. — supranatural, supranaturalistic, adj.
the belief that a part of a person or object can act in place of the whole and thus that anything done to the part will equally affect the whole.
the quality of being able to perform magie. — thaumaturgist, n. — thaumaturgic, adj. — thaumaturgy, n.
a magician who persuades or compels a supernatural being to do or refrain from doing something. — theurgy, n. — theurgic, theurgical, adj.
1. the religious rites or practices, including magie or sorcery, of certain West Indian black people.
2. the practice of sorcery. — voodooist, n.
2. the practice of sorcery. — voodooist, n.
Archaic. sorcery; the craft or practice of a warlock.
witchcraft or sorcery.
the art or practice of a wizard; sorcery; magic. — wizard, n., adj.
Middle East. 1. the practice of atheism.
2. the practice of heretical magie, especially with fire. — Zendic, Zendik, n. — Zendaic, adj.
2. the practice of heretical magie, especially with fire. — Zendic, Zendik, n. — Zendaic, adj.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  magic - any art that invokes supernatural powerssupernaturalism - a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding juju - the power associated with a juju mojo - a magic power or magic spell black art, black magic, necromancy, sorcery - the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world white magic - magic used only for good purposes |
| 2. |  magic - an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observersperformance - the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment; "we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal"; "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto" card trick - a trick performed with playing cards prestidigitation, sleight of hand - manual dexterity in the execution of tricks | |
| Adj. | 1. | magic - possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers; "charming incantations"; "magic signs that protect against adverse influence"; "a magical spell"; "'tis now the very witching time of night"- Shakespeare; "wizard wands"; "wizardly powers" supernatural - not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material; "supernatural forces and occurrences and beings" |
magic
noun
1. sorcery, wizardry, witchcraft, enchantment, occultism, black art, spells, necromancy, sortilege, theurgy Legends say that Merlin raised the stones by magic.
2. conjuring, illusion, trickery, sleight of hand, smoke and mirrors, hocus-pocus, jiggery-pokery (informal, chiefly Brit.), legerdemain, prestidigitation, jugglery His secret hobby: performing magic.
3. charm, power, glamour, fascination, magnetism, enchantment, allurement The singer believes he can still regain some of his old magic.
4. skill, ability, talent, expertise, brilliance, professionalism, accomplishment, finesse, deftness, adeptness, skilfulness He showed some touches of football magic.
adjective
1. supernatural, enchanted, occult, thaumaturgic (rare) So it's a magic potion?
2. miraculous, entrancing, charming, fascinating, marvellous, magical, magnetic, enchanting, bewitching, spellbinding, sorcerous Then came those magic moments in the rose-garden.
Translations
magic [ˈmædʒɪk]
A. N (lit, fig) → magia f
as if by magic → como por arte de magia, como por encanto
this bath oil works magic for tired and aching limbs → este aceite de baño es mágico para brazos y piernas doloridos y cansados
the magic of Hollywood → la magia de Hollywood
the old magic was still there (in relationship) → todavía existía algo especial entre ellos/nosotros
see also black D
see also white C
as if by magic → como por arte de magia, como por encanto
this bath oil works magic for tired and aching limbs → este aceite de baño es mágico para brazos y piernas doloridos y cansados
the magic of Hollywood → la magia de Hollywood
the old magic was still there (in relationship) → todavía existía algo especial entre ellos/nosotros
see also black D
see also white C
B. ADJ
1. (relating to spells, sorcery) [solution, word] → mágico
you just have to say the magic word and we'll forget all about it → basta con que digas la palabra mágica y olvidaremos todo el asunto
there is no magic formula for success → no existe una fórmula mágica para el éxito
you just have to say the magic word and we'll forget all about it → basta con que digas la palabra mágica y olvidaremos todo el asunto
there is no magic formula for success → no existe una fórmula mágica para el éxito
C. CPD magic bullet N (Med, also fig) → panacea f
magic carpet N → alfombra f mágica
magic circle N → círculo m mágico
magic lantern N → linterna f mágica
magic mushrooms NPL → setas fpl alucinógenas, hongos mpl alucinógenos
magic realism N (Literat) → realismo m mágico
magic spell N → hechizo m, encanto m
magic square N (Math) → cuadrado m mágico
magic trick N → truco m de magia
magic wand N → varita f mágica
magic carpet N → alfombra f mágica
magic circle N → círculo m mágico
magic lantern N → linterna f mágica
magic mushrooms NPL → setas fpl alucinógenas, hongos mpl alucinógenos
magic realism N (Literat) → realismo m mágico
magic spell N → hechizo m, encanto m
magic square N (Math) → cuadrado m mágico
magic trick N → truco m de magia
magic wand N → varita f mágica
magic away VT + ADV → hacer desaparecer como por arte de magia
magic up VT + ADV → hacer aparecer como por arte de magia
magic [ˈmædʒɪk]
n
magic
magic:
magic:
n
→ Magie f, → Zauberei f, → Zauberkunst f; the witch doctor tried magic to cure the woman → der Medizinmann versuchte, die Frau durch Magie zu heilen; he entertained them with a display of magic → er unterhielt sie mit ein paar Zauberkunststücken; he made the spoon disappear by magic → er zauberte den Löffel weg; you don’t expect the essay to write itself by magic? → glaubst du, dass der Aufsatz sich von alleine schreibt?; as if by magic → wie durch Zauberei or Zauberhand, wie durch ein Wunder; it worked like magic (inf) → es klappte or lief wie am Schnürchen (inf)
(= mysterious charm) → Zauber m
adj
→ Zauber-; powers, square → magisch; moment → zauberhaft; magic formula → Zauberformel f; (fig) → Patentrezept nt; the magic word (having special effect) → das Stichwort; (making sth possible) → das Zauberwort; a pianist with the magic touch → ein begnadeter Pianist; he gave it his magic touch and it worked → er hat es nur angefasst und schon funktionierte es; he hasn’t lost his magic touch → er hat nichts von seiner Genialität verloren; “The Magic Flute” → „Die Zauberflöte“
magic:
magic bullet
n (inf, Med: for cancer) selektiv wirksames Krebsmedikament, das nur die kranken Zellen zerstört (US fig) → Patentlösung f
magic carpet
n → fliegender Teppich
magic circle
n
→ Zauberkreis m
(fig: = cabal) → Clique f
magic:
magic lantern
n → Laterna magica f
magic mushroom
n (inf) → Magic Mushroom m
magic spell
magic wand
n → Zauberstab m; to wave a magic (lit, fig) → den Zauberstab schwingen; there is no magic to bring about political change → ein politischer Wandel lässt sich nicht herbeizaubern
magic [ˈmædʒɪk]
magic [ˈmædʒɪk]
1. adj (spell) → magico/a; (beauty) → straordinario/a
to say the magic word → pronunciare la parola magica
to say the magic word → pronunciare la parola magica
2. n → magia; (conjuring tricks) → giochi mpl di prestigio
like magic → come per magia or per incanto
like magic → come per magia or per incanto
magic [ˈmædʒɪk]
1. adj (spell) → magico/a; (beauty) → straordinario/a
to say the magic word → pronunciare la parola magica
to say the magic word → pronunciare la parola magica
2. n → magia; (conjuring tricks) → giochi mpl di prestigio
like magic → come per magia or per incanto
like magic → come per magia or per incanto
n magic [ˈmӕdʒik]
1 (the charms, spells etc used in) the art or practice of using supernatural forces The prince was turned by magic into a frog. towerkuns سِحْر магия čarodějná moc magi; trolddom die Zauberei μαγεία, μάγια magia nõidus جادوگری taika magie כִּישוּף जादू čarolija, magija varázslat ilmu gaib töfrar, galdur magia 魔法 마법 burtai, kerai, magija maģija, burvestība ilmu ghaib magie trolldom, magi magia magia magie, vrăjitorie волшебство čarodejná moc čarovnija magija trolldom, magi การใช้มนตร์วิเศษ büyü, sihir 魔力 магія; чари جادو، سحر ma thuật 魔力
2 the art of producing illusions by tricks The conjuror's magic delighted the children. goëlkuns شَعْوَذَه фокус kouzla magi; trylleri die Zauberkunst μαγεία, ταχυδακτυλουργία magia mustkunst شعبده بازی taikominen magie קֶסֶם, קְסָמִים माया čarolija, magija bűvészet sulap töfrar, galdur magia 手品 마술 fokusas (iluzionista) fokuss; triks silap mata goochelarij tryllekunst czary magia artă a magiei искусство иллюзиониста kúzla, čary čarodejstvo magija trolleri มายากล sihirbazlık, büyücülük 魔術 чаклунство شعبدہ بازی ảo thuật 魔术
3 fascination or great charm the magic of Turner's paintings. betowering سِحْر، فِتْنَه، جَمال очарование kouzlo magisk kraft der Zauber μαγεία, γοητεία magia võlu افسون lumovoima enchantement קֶסֶם सम्मोहन čarobnost varázs pesona töfrar magia 魅力 마력, 이상한 힘 žavesys, žavumas burvība pesona betovering magi, tiltrekningskraft czar, urok magia fascinaţie, încântare очарования kúzlo čar magija förtrollning, tjusning, tjuskraft ความดึงดูดใจ cazibe, çekicilik 魅力 магія; чарування کوئی پر کشش خصوصیت ma lực 魅力
adj
used in or using magic a magic wand; a magic spell. toweragtig سِحْري магически kouzelný, kouzelnický trylle-; magisk Zauber-... μαγικός mágico võlu-, nõia- جادوئی taika- magique כִּישוּף जादूई čaroban, magičan varázslatos ajaib töfra-, galdra- magico 魔法の 마술에 사용되는 burtų, magiškas, nuostabus burvju- ajaib magisch trylle- czarodziejski mágico fermecat волшебный kúzelný, kúzelnícky čaroben magijski magisk, troll- วิเศษ büyülü, sihirli 魔法的 магічний; чарівний طلسمی thuộc ảo thuật 魔法的
adj magical
1 produced by, or as if by, the art of magic magical power. toweragtig سِحْري магичен magický magisk; trolddoms- magisch μαγικός mágico nõia- سحر امیز taianomainen magique קָסוּם मायावी čarobna moć bűvös ajaib töfra-, galdra- magico 魔法の 마술적인 stebuklingas, magiškas maģisks, burvju- ajaib magisch magisk, fortryllet magiczny mágico magic магический magický čaroben magičan magisk เต็มไปด้วยเวทมนตร์ büyülü, sihirli 魔力的 магічний; чародійний طلسمی، جادوئی thuộc ảo thuật 魔力的
2 fascinating; charming or very beautiful a magical experience. betowerend فاتِن، جَميل جِدا очарователен okouzlující fortryllende zauberhaft μαγευτικός fascinante, mágico võluv فریبنده lumoava enchanteur מוּפלָא मनमोहक čarobno, čudesno varázslatos indah heillandi magico 素晴しい 매혹적인 nuostabus, žavingas brīnišķīgs; brīnumains indah wonderbaarlijk fortryllende, trolsk, nydelig czarujący mágico fascinant, încântător чарующий okúzľujúci čudovit čaroban förbluffande, fantastisk วิเศษ büyüleyici, hayranlık uyandıran 魅力的 чарівний دل فریب có sức lôi cuốn 魅力
adv magically
bonatuurlik بِصورَةٍ سِحْرِيَّه магическо kouzelně magiskt; fortryllende magisch μαγικά, μαγευτικά mágicamente nõiaväel جادوئی taianomaisesti magiquement כְּאִילוּ עַל-יְדֵי כִּישוּף जादूई čarobnjački varázslatosan secara ajaib með göldrum magicamente 不思議に 마법처럼, 환상적으로 magiškai maģiski dengan ajaib op wonderbaarlijke manier magisk, fortryllende magicznie magicamente magic волшебно kúzelne, čarovne čarobno čarobno magiskt อย่างมีเวทมนตร์ büyülü/sihirli bir şekilde 魔法似地 чарівним способом ساحرانہ انداز میں một cách ma thuật 魔法似地
n maˈgician [məˈdʒiʃən]
a person skilled in the art of magic They hired a magician to entertain the children. towenaar, goëlaar ساحِر магъосник kouzelník, -ice tryllekunstner der Zauberer μάγος, ταχυδακτυλουργός mago mustkunstnik جادوگر؛ شعبده باز taikuri magicien/-ienne קוֹסֵם, מְכַשֵף जादूगर čarobnjak, vrač bűvész tukang sulap töframaður, sjónhverfingamaður mago 魔術師 마술사 burtininkas, fokusininkas iluzionists, burvju mākslinieks; burvis ahli silap mata goochelaar tryllekunstner magik, prestidigator mágico magician фокусник kúzelník, -čka čarovnik mađioničar trollkarl, magiker นักมายากล sihirbaz, büyücü, hokkabaz 魔術師 фокусник جادوگر nhà ảo thuật 魔术师
magic → سَاحِر, سِحْر kouzelný, kouzlo magi, magisk magisch, Zauberei μαγεία, μαγικός magia, mágico taika, taika- magie, magique čaroban, čarolija magia, magico 魔法, 魔法の 마술, 신기한 magie, magisch magi, magisk magia, magiczny magia, mágico волшебный, магия magi, magisk เวทมนตร์, วิเศษ büyü, büyülü sự thần kỳ, thần kỳ 有魔力的, 魔术
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