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 of magical

• magic
• enchanted
• charmed

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

Apparently, a visit to the historic site is even more magical in the snow. —Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025

Concerning the symbolic, there is often a whiff of mystery and obfuscation, of being vaguely jangly, a bit mystical and slightly magical. —Literary Hub, 23 Dec. 2025

For many new parents, the days after welcoming a newborn into the world feel nothing short of magical. —Sarah Scott, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025

Each of them has become synonymous with one of the three sacred elements that makes the movies so magical. —David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing magical

• magical realism

Rhymes for magical

• tragical