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

Thor confronts Doom but the villain catches his magical hammer and throws it aside easily. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026

But to nature lovers like me, swamps are magical, teeming with wildlife — places of tranquility filled with otherworldly beauty. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026

The annual magical displays put on by homeowners in the Hampden community are beautiful, breathtaking and certainly a tourist attraction. — Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2026

There may be a tempest in Galadriel, but Anarion has a magical hovering sword behind his neck. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing magical

• magical realism

Rhymes for magical

• tragical