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
Russell BakerThe 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
Amy Poehler
magically
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
Mark Thompson
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
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That’s the biggest takeaway from the singer/songwriter’s magical, spirited and joyous performance Saturday night in front of a sold-out, absolutely reverent crowd at Target Center in downtown Minneapolis.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026
The movie tells the story of three women who are demon hunters and use their singing voices to create a magical barrier against demons called the Honmoon.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Feb. 2026
In another stunning Studio Ghibli anime, a little boy and a magical goldfish princess form an unlikely friendship.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
What imaginative, fun-loving, playful, magical dreams are worthy of your dedication, and which could stand to be shelved?
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026
The movie tells the story of three women who are demon hunters and use their singing voices to create a magical barrier against demons called the Honmoon.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Feb. 2026
In another stunning Studio Ghibli anime, a little boy and a magical goldfish princess form an unlikely friendship.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
What imaginative, fun-loving, playful, magical dreams are worthy of your dedication, and which could stand to be shelved?
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for magical
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magical. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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