mythological

adjective

myth·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce mythological (audio)
variants or less commonly mythologic
1
: of or relating to mythology or myths : dealt with in mythology
2
: lacking factual basis or historical validity : mythical, fabulous
mythologically adverb

Examples of mythological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Within the residence, archaeologists found piles of building materials near a reception area decorated with a mythological painting. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 30 Mar. 2024 In any event, the title primes us for a tale of mythological resonance, and rightly so. Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2024 One mythological concept the Aztecs had about an eclipse was that the sun disappeared because a jaguar was going to eat it. Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2024 Two years later, Charles proposed to Tatiana during his 40th-birthday weekend on the Amalfi islands of Li Galli, where mythological sirens are said to reside. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024 The lander is named for a mythological Greek hero famous for a long, harrowing journey home. Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Each design from the label, which was founded by Beth Hutchens, tells a unique story thanks to a combination of classical and mythological symbols. Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 The project, which merges folk, experimental music, and Hindu and Urdu poetry, is dense, mythological, and emotionally fraught. Vrinda Jagota, SPIN, 11 Mar. 2024 The house is named after a fresco in one of its rooms depicting a scene from the mythological story of Leda and the Swan. Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024

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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

Dictionary Entries Near mythological

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“Mythological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythological. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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