magical

adjective

mag·​i·​cal ˈma-ji-kəl How to pronounce magical (audio)
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 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

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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This homage to Bottura’s mother is designed to be a comforting respite, a guesthouse with magical Italian dishes prepared by chef Jessica Rosval, who folds in distinctly Canadian flourishes from her home country. Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025 However, as magical as their playoff run was, the need to improve their depth in the backcourt was evident. Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 But destiny and a magical GPS system have reunited them on a road trip of the soul, on which boy and girl will reconcile themselves with their hang-ups and traumas and, just maybe, learn to love one another. Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025 This cake uses that magical trio of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg for its main flavoring, but pairs the warm, complex goodness with a tangy, sweet cream cheese glaze for good measure. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for magical

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of magical was in the 15th century

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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magical. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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