Main Entry:

myth·i·cal

Pronunciation:

\ˈmi-thi-kəl\

Variant(s):

or myth·ic \-thik\

Function:

adjective

Date:

1669

1: based on or described in a myth especially as contrasted with history2usually mythical : existing only in the imagination : fictitious, imaginary <constructed a mythical all-star team>3usually mythic : having qualities suitable to myth : legendary <the twilight of a mythic professional career — Clayton Riley>

synonyms see fictitious

— myth·i·cal·ly \-thi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb