magic

¹mag·ic

noun \ˈma-jik\

Definition of MAGIC

1

a : the use of means (as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power over natural forces b : magic rites or incantations

2

a : an extraordinary power or influence seemingly from a supernatural source b : something that seems to cast a spell : enchantment

3

: the art of producing illusions by sleight of hand

Examples of MAGIC

1. children who believe in magic
2. a book that explains how to do magic
3. Both pitchers, though they are older, haven't lost their magic.

Origin of MAGIC

Middle English magique, from Middle French, from Latin magice, from Greek magikē, feminine of magikos Magian, magical, from magos magus, sorcerer, of Iranian origin; akin to Old Persian maguš sorcerer

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to MAGIC

Synonyms: bewitchery, bewitchment, conjuring, devilry (or deviltry), diablerie, enchantment, ensorcellment, mojo, necromancy, sorcery, thaumaturgy, voodooism, witchcraft, witchery, wizardry

Antonyms: repulsion, repulsiveness

Related Words: abracadabra, amulet, charm, fetish (also fetich), mascot, periapt, phylactery, talisman; conjuration, glamour (also glamor), incantation, spell; curse, hex, jinx; augury, crystal gazing, divination, divining, forecasting, foreknowing, foreseeing, foretelling, fortune-telling, predicting, presaging, prognosticating, prophesying, soothsaying, sortilege; hexerei, hoodoo, occultism, spiritualism; augur, omen; exorcism; alchemy

Near Antonyms: science

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Other Occult Terms

augury, censor, invocation, lucidity, metempsychosis, mojo, numinous, preternatural, weird, wraith

Rhymes with MAGIC

tragic