mythical
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.myth·i·cal
adjective \ˈmi-thi-kəl\Definition of MYTHICAL
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>
— myth·i·cal·ly \-thi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
See Variants of MYTHICAL
myth·i·cal or myth·ic \-thik\
Examples of MYTHICAL
- Hercules was a mythical hero who was half man and half god.
- gods fighting in a mythical battle in the sky
- The sportswriters picked a mythical all-star team.
- The benefits of the new policy proved to be mythical.
First Known Use of MYTHICAL
1669
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