Synonyms for

Magically

Verb / ˈmædʒɪkʌli: / / ˈmædʒɪkli: / Another word for magically — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a way that relates to magic or seems to be magic

Synonyms & similar words

asifbymagic enchantingly mystically miraculously wonderfully supernaturally fantastically charmingly otherworldly ethereally sorcerously spellbindingly bewitchingly spellbound transcendentally transcendently mythically fairylike spiritually visionary exquisitely

Synonyms by register

Formal

supernaturally preternaturally uncannily

Informal

like magic like a charm instantly amazingly

Literary

enchantingly wondrously miraculously

Antonyms

ordinarily normally unsurprisingly predictably mundanely prosaically realistically

Common collocations

  • magically appear
  • magically transform
  • magically happen
  • magically solve
  • magically change
  • magically disappear
  • magically work

Word family

noun magic
adjective magical
adverb magically

Usage note

Often used to describe something happening suddenly and surprisingly, sometimes implying a lack of a clear explanation. Can be used hyperbolically in informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat magically.
  2. The princess was able to escape from the castle magically.
  3. The fairy godmother turned the pumpkin into a carriage magically.
  4. The wizard was able to make the broomstick fly magically.
  5. The genie granted the wish magically.

Quotes

  • Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper. - W.B. Yeats
  • The best things in life are the people we love, the places we've been, and the memories we've made along the way. - Unknown

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