mythological

adjective

Synonyms of mythologicalnext
1
: of or relating to mythology or myths : dealt with in mythology
2
: lacking factual basis or historical validity : mythical, fabulous

Examples of mythological in a Sentence

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The mythological home of the gods attracts hikers and mountaineers from across the world. ABC News, 18 July 2026 Christopher Nolan‘s box office journey with The Odyssey looks to be one for the books, as Universal Pictures‘ star-studded adaptation of the classical Greek mythological tale gets off to a rousing start in its opening weekend. Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026 The minutes-long scene is without parallel in the many previous pop culture depictions of the mythological moment. David MacK, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 In other words, there is no recapturing the mythological—and curiously innocent—gleam of earlier World Cup eras. Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mythological

Word History

Etymology

mythology + -ical

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mythological was in 1614

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“Mythological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythological. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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