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Magical

Verb / ˈmædʒɪkʌl / Another word for magical — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or using magic; wonderful or exciting

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Common collocations

  • magical thinking
  • magical realism
  • magical powers
  • magical moment
  • magical spell
  • magical effect
  • magical journey

Word family

noun magic
adjective magical
adverb magically

Usage note

While 'magical' can describe something genuinely supernatural, it's often used informally to express extreme admiration or wonder for something extraordinary or impressive.

Example sentences

  1. The fairy's wand had magical powers that could turn things into gold.
  2. The magical world of Harry Potter is full of wonder and excitement.
  3. The magician's assistant disappeared in a puff of smoke, it was a magical moment.
  4. The unicorn was a magical creature with a golden horn.
  5. The magical kingdom was ruled by a powerful wizard.

Quotes

  • Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • I do believe in an everyday sort of magic -- the inexplicable connectedness we sometimes experience with places, people, works of art and the like; the eerie appropriateness of moments of synchronicity; the whispered voice, the hidden presence, when we think we're alone. - Charles de Lint
  • We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better. - J.K. Rowling

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