magical

adjective

mag·​i·​cal ˈma-ji-kəl 

1

: of, relating to, characterized by, or producing magic : magic

magical powers

a story set in a magical world

a magical charm/spell/incantation

an amulet believed to have magical properties

2

: produced by or as if by magic

a magical transformation

words that seemed to have a magical effect

3

: extremely or extraordinarily pleasant, enjoyable, or exciting

a magical evening

On that first magical morning in London, my heart and spirit turned everything into delight.

—Russell Baker

The 2008 presidential race was almost a dead heat and the entire year leading up to the election had been a magical time to work on a live satirical sketch comedy show.

—Amy Poehler

magically

ˈma-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

magically transformed

a change that happened almost magically

Some officers seem to rise magically through the ranks, immune to criticism that would trip up others.

—Mark Thompson

Synonyms

• bewitched
• charmed
• enchanted
• entranced
• magic
• spellbound

Examples of magical in a Sentence

the gym was decorated to resemble a magical wonderland for the party

modern aviation must seem magical to someone who doesn't understand basic aeronautics

the child prodigy's musical talent is so spectacular that it seems magical

Recent Examples on the Web

From adding cozy seating, creating a colorful herb garden in recycled containers or stringing up fairy lights for a magical ambiance, easy DIY projects offer endless possibilities to personalize your space. —Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024

Millions of Americans were able to see the magical glow of the northern lights on Friday night when a powerful geomagnetic storm reached Earth. —Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 May 2024

The exhibit therefore embodies one of his father’s biggest philosophies: although Little Haiti provided a somewhat familiar environment for many immigrants to start fresh, the neighborhood is still just a part of the rich tapestry that makes Miami such a magical place. —Alie Skowronski, Miami Herald, 11 May 2024

Sweeping views of the San Isidro Valley and the sounds of bird singing set the tone for a magical stay at the 50-casita resort, which covers 180 acres of tropical forests, a coffee farm, stables, and organic gardens. —Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024

There is no way around this and pretending like there is some other magical path the board could choose, as many of you have done, is simply absurd, destructive, and not in good faith. —Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 8 May 2024

The ancient alien and his latest companion, Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson), embark on a vibrant season jammed with all the magical elements that have made the show a British television staple for 60 years. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 May 2024

So grab your friends, a few chairs, your new fire bowl and create a magical summer evening. —Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 May 2024

That’s kind of the beauty of being able to be so close to such a magical area and being able to be exposed to different styles. —Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1