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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Inevitably, given the length and nature of his absence, Bentaleb has only featured sparingly for Lille since that magical night in Rennes.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
And no shade to daylight activities—after all, who doesn’t appreciate a bright lawn or a glittering pool—but comfortable nights under the stars can be particularly magical.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
Babette’s Feast won the Best Foreign Film Academy Award in 1987 and celebrates the magical, healing power of bringing people together over a good meal.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Tom Williams, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
The love planet will also conjunct Neptune on May 2, adding a magical, almost surreal quality to these connections.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
And no shade to daylight activities—after all, who doesn’t appreciate a bright lawn or a glittering pool—but comfortable nights under the stars can be particularly magical.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
Babette’s Feast won the Best Foreign Film Academy Award in 1987 and celebrates the magical, healing power of bringing people together over a good meal.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magical. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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