Synonyms of magic

magic 1 of 2

noun

ˈma-jik 

1

as in sorcery

the power to control natural forces through supernatural means

he claimed that he could summon a storm through magic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sorcery
• witchcraft
• wizardry
• enchantment
• mojo
• necromancy
• thaumaturgy
• witchery
• conjuring
• bewitchment
• voodooism
• devilry
• diablerie
• bewitchery
• talisman
• glamour
• alchemy
• amulet
• incantation
• spell
• divination
• charm
• curse
• ensorcellment
• divining
• abracadabra
• spiritualism
• fetish
• conjuration
• phylactery
• mascot
• occultism
• forecasting
• jinx
• soothsaying
• fortune-telling
• exorcism
• predicting
• crystal gazing
• omen
• hoodoo
• sortilege
• prophesying
• foretelling
• hex
• periapt
• foreseeing
• augury
• augur
• prognosticating
• presaging
• foreknowing
• hexerei

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• science

2

as in deception

the art or skill of performing tricks or illusions for entertainment

hired an entertainer to perform magic for their child's 10th birthday party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deception
• sleight of hand
• deceptiveness
• conjuring
• prestidigitation
• hocus-pocus
• trickery
• legerdemain

3

as in charm

the power of irresistible attraction

a leader so charismatic that his appeal was like magic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• charm
• appeal
• attractiveness
• fascination
• attraction
• glamour
• enchantment
• sweetness
• magnetism
• allure
• seductiveness
• witchery
• charisma
• pizzazz
• animal magnetism
• force field
• captivation
• oomph
• duende
• seduction
• desirability
• desirableness
• lure
• delightfulness
• allurement
• pleasantness
• niceness
• sex appeal
• agreeableness
• call
• pleasingness
• darlingness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repulsion
• repulsiveness
• unpleasantness
• offensiveness
• disagreeableness
• obnoxiousness
• distastefulness

magic

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adjective

1

as in enchanted

being or appearing to be under a magic spell

a magic castle in which even the furniture comes to life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enchanted
• charmed
• magical
• fairy
• cursed
• possessed
• spellbound
• bewitched
• miraculous
• wondrous
• entranced
• utopian
• dreamy
• fascinated
• fantastic
• fairylike
• hypnotized
• jinxed
• mesmerized
• bedazzled
• captivated

2

as in magical

having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers

truth seekers of all sorts seem to be attracted to this magic spot in the desert

Synonyms & Similar Words

• magical
• mystic
• weird
• enchanted
• enchanting
• numinous
• amazing
• divining
• occult
• charming
• miraculous
• awesome
• metaphysical
• extraordinary
• marvelous
• wondrous
• sublime
• bewitching
• stunning
• astonishing
• spellbound
• stupendous
• conjuring
• paranormal
• fabulous
• bewitched
• astounding
• predicting
• forecasting
• portentous
• supernormal
• fortune-telling
• wiling
• soothsaying
• unearthly
• preternatural
• foretelling
• prophesying
• prognosticating
• foreseeing
• presaging
• foreknowing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ordinary
• normal
• usual
• routine
• everyday
• prosaic
• commonplace
• unremarkable
• unexceptional
• workaday
• run-of-the-mill

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of magic

Noun

The Breeders and Garbage kept the ’90s magic happening on the Marigold Stage, where, in the afternoon and late evening heat, everyone would have been very happy if Shirley Manson had actually been able to summon rain. — Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026

Meet the baker who turned cookie butter and banana cream into a 'pie baby' — and Iowa State Fair magic, with recipe. — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 28 Aug. 2026

Adjective

Glenview Trust, Bloomberg No magic debt-to-GDP ratio signals disaster, since countries with more resilient economies can service more debt. — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

But when Fran discovers a magic tree after wandering into the woods, the trio experience a series of life-altering adventures. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026