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mag·i·cal
(măj′ĭ-kəl)adj.
1. Of, relating to, or produced by magic.
2. Enchanting; bewitching: a magical performance of the ballet.
mag′i·cal·ly adv.
mag•i•cal
(ˈmædʒ ɪ kəl)adj.
1. produced by or as if by magic: a magical change.
2. enchanting: a magical night.
3. of or pertaining to magic.
[1545–55]
mag′i•cal•ly, adv.
magic
magical1. 'magic' used as a noun
Magic is a special power that occurs in children's stories and that some people believe exists. It can make apparently impossible things happen.
Janoo-Bai was suspected of practising magic.
2. 'magic' used as an adjective
You use magic in front of a noun to indicate that an object or utterance does things or appears to do things by magic.
...a magic potion.
...the magic password.
3. 'magical'
Magical can be used with a similar meaning.
...magical garments.
...a magical car.
You also use magical to say that something involves magic or is produced by magic.
...medieval magical practices.
...a little boy who has magical powers.
4. another meaning
Magic and magical can also be used to say that something is wonderful and exciting.
...a truly magic moment.
The journey had lost its magical quality.
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| Adj. | 1. | magical - 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" |
magical
adjective
1. supernatural, magic, mystical, mystic, occult, other-worldly, paranormal, preternatural the story of a little boy who has magical powers
2. enchanting, wonderful, beautiful, lovely, appealing, attractive, charming, heavenly (informal), superb, fascinating, entrancing, magnificent, divine (informal), glorious, gorgeous (informal), delightful, irresistible, sublime, captivating, idyllic, enthralling, beguiling, alluring, bewitching, spellbinding The island is a magical place to get married.
3. extraordinary, amazing, outstanding, remarkable, wonderful, unique, unusual, incredible, magnificent, astonishing, staggering, marvellous, exceptional, unprecedented, sensational, unbelievable, phenomenal, astounding, miraculous, inconceivable, unheard of, unimaginable, unparalleled He is on the brink of a magical breakthrough that could double his money.
magical
adjectiveHaving, brought about by, or relating to supernatural powers or magic:
Translations
سِحْريسِحْرَيّفاتِن، جَميل جِدا
magickýokouzlující
magiskfortryllende
taianomainen
čaroban
bûvös
heillanditöfra-, galdra-
魔術的な
마술적인
magický
čarobenčudovit
förtrollande
ซึ่งมีเวทมนตร์
büyülühayranlık uyandıransihirlibüyüleyici
kỳ diệu
magical
adj powers, attraction, light → magisch; atmosphere → unwirklich; the effect was magical → das wirkte (wahre) Wunder; (visually) → die Wirkung war zauberhaft; magical formula → Zauberformel f
magical
[ˈmædʒɪk/əl] adj → magico/amagic
(ˈmӕdʒik) noun1. (the charms, spells etc used in) the art or practice of using supernatural forces. The prince was turned by magic into a frog.
2. the art of producing illusions by tricks. The conjuror's magic delighted the children.
3. fascination or great charm. the magic of Turner's paintings.
adjective used in or using magic. a magic wand; a magic spell.
ˈmagical adjective1. produced by, or as if by, the art of magic. magical power.
2. fascinating; charming or very beautiful. a magical experience.
ˈmagically adverbmaˈgician (məˈdʒiʃən) noun
a person skilled in the art of magic. They hired a magician to entertain the children.
magical - 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"