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

Below three magical symbols, the author wrote the names of four enslaved people. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026

In subsequent weeks, Gomez posted a few more magical BFF moments from the wedding, including a pre-wedding toast and a dance floor shot. —Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026

The Chicago Hounds will try to cap off their magical season with a Major League Rugby championship Sunday. —Matt Zahn, CBS News, 20 June 2026

That was 47 years ago, in 1979; such a magical and exciting time for me and for Howard Ashman. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing magical

• magical realism

Rhymes for magical

• tragical