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 history
2 usually mythical : existing only in the imagination : fictitious, imaginary <constructed a mythical all-star team>
3 usually 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