Synonyms for

Mythical

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

Definition

Something that is imaginary or not real, often related to stories or legends.

Synonyms & similar words

fabulous mythological mythologic mythic legendary fictional imaginary mythological fabled unreal fantastic supernatural make-believe unbelievable illusory untrue invented fabulous fictitious mythic chimerical dreamlike phantasmal legendish

Synonyms by register

Formal

legendary apocryphal fictional imaginary

Informal

made-up bogus fake pretend

Literary

fabled chimerical phantasmal

Antonyms

real actual factual historical tangible verifiable true

Common collocations

  • mythical creature
  • mythical beast
  • mythical place
  • mythical hero
  • mythical proportions
  • mythical war
  • mythical past

Word family

noun myth
adjective mythical
adverb mythically

Usage note

Often used to describe creatures or stories originating from mythology. Can also be used figuratively to describe something that is greatly exaggerated or unreal.

Example sentences

  1. The Loch Ness Monster is a mythical creature that is said to live in a Scottish lake.
  2. The story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is a mythical tale.
  3. Dragons, unicorns, and mermaids are all examples of mythical creatures.
  4. The mythical city of Atlantis is said to have sunk beneath the ocean.
  5. The ancient Greeks believed in many mythical gods and goddesses.

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