Synonyms of magic

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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

So yes, the franchise that previously gave us Kevin Mack, William Green and Trent Richardson may have worked their magic again. — Andy Behrens, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Also, live demonstrations of Nikola Tesla’s lightning machine, magic and talks, one featuring a chief engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory that’ll delve into the mysteries of the universe. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Adjective

The whole concept sounds pretty cool, but this device is not quite a magic box. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026

Franco has also offered fans a glimpse into his life offstage on Instagram, sharing everything from magic tricks to moments with his growing family. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026