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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The original bell remains in the bell tower, and the monastic light all swirls together to create a magical environment for nuptials (including Anya Taylor-Joy, who held her private ceremony here in 2022).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025
The Etruscan civilization 2,400 years ago in ancient Italy, experts say, believed the future could be divined using chickens, which were said to embody magical qualities.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025
There’s just something so magical about being in the streets of New York.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2025
Because, come Christmas, Galveston is positively magical.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025
The Etruscan civilization 2,400 years ago in ancient Italy, experts say, believed the future could be divined using chickens, which were said to embody magical qualities.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025
There’s just something so magical about being in the streets of New York.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2025
Because, come Christmas, Galveston is positively magical.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magical. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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