mythological

adjective

myth·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

variants or less commonly mythologic

ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-jik 

1

: of or relating to mythology or myths : dealt with in mythology

2

: lacking factual basis or historical validity : mythical, fabulous

mythologically

ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of mythological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That gives you the basic shape of Andromeda — not the easiest constellation to imagine as a mythological princess, but a useful chain of stars to learn. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Simhadri underlines that his character, Grover, has also experienced conflict between the real and mythological worlds. — John Bleasdale, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

The lobby features murals by Argentine artist Juan Gatti, combining mythological, symbolic and botanical imagery. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Her husband, Tom Kaulitz, played a petrified Greek soldier, turned to stone by the mythological monster. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

mythology + -ical

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mythological

• astrological
• biological
• christological
• chronological
• cosmological
• cytological
• dialogical
• ecological
• ethnological
• ethological
• geological
• histological