mythological

Also myth·o·log·ic

[mith-uh-loj-i-kuhl]

adjective

1. of or relating to mythology.

2. imaginary; fictitious.

mythological

/ ˌmɪθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to mythology

2. mythical

Other Word Forms

• mythologically adverb
• nonmythologic adjective
• nonmythological adjective
• nonmythologically adverb
• unmythological adjective
• unmythologically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of mythological¹

1605–15; < Late Latin mȳthologic ( us ) < Greek mȳthologikós ( mythology, -ic ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

It’s a dazzling assembly of portraits and self-portraits, scenes of everyday life, and the occasional religious or mythological theme.

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"It's an attempt to rethink the legacies of Stonewall Jackson as a mythology, as mythological holder for white supremacy."

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"In the early days, I had eight or nine of them, and I named each of them after mythological creatures," Pasca said.

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Predicting posterity is impossible, but “The Wayfinder” is this kind of work, modern and mythological.

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Looking at the almost mythological position the Kardashians have gone on to occupy, the cover spoke to Dame Anna's uncanny ability to anticipate culture – as well, arguably, as drive it.

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