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magical

American  
[maj-i-kuhl] / ˈmædʒ ɪ kəl /

adjective

  1. produced by or as if by magic.

    The change in the appearance of the room was magical.

  2. mysteriously enchanting.

    a magical night.

  3. of or relating to magic.


Other Word Forms

  • hypermagical adjective
  • hypermagically adverb
  • magically adverb
  • quasi-magical adjective
  • quasi-magically adverb
  • semimagical adjective
  • semimagically adverb
  • unmagical adjective
  • unmagically adverb

Etymology

Origin of magical

First recorded in 1545–55; magic + -al 1

Example Sentences

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Nobody needs to be told that Cameron Crowe lived a magical life, and yet there’s still an audience that wants to hear more than what he shared in his semi-autobiographical film, “Almost Famous.”

From Salon

Still, there’s something almost magical about knowing you can make a meal from scraps, stretch a budget, and feed yourself well.

From Salon

He created the visual style and tone and how to capture the magical interplay of our cast,” Alexander wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

The language of manifesting your dreams into reality might sound nonsensical or contrived, but to JOP, his magical thinking became his saving grace.

From Los Angeles Times

I literally once had a dream about a magical venue that feels safe and the crowd is always good and you just felt warm.

From Los Angeles Times