magical

adjective

ˈma-ji-kəl How to pronounce magical (audio)
Definition of magicalnext
1
as in magic
being or appearing to be under a magic spell the gym was decorated to resemble a magical wonderland for the party

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2
as in miraculous
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature modern aviation must seem magical to someone who doesn't understand basic aeronautics

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3
as in mystic
having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers the child prodigy's musical talent is so spectacular that it seems magical

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Recent Examples of magical With five minutes to play, the magical Messi teed up Enzo Fernández, who blasted home from distance. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 One of the most magical and underrated natural wonders of the American West is about to unfold across California beaches. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 By focusing on changing immutable elements through mind power alone, the manifestation practices of Byrne and Nafousi—which promote aligning visualization with action—entered the world of magical thinking. — Daisy Schofield, Allure, 13 July 2026 Potted plants, candles, and outdoor lighting will transform your outdoor room from beautiful to magical. — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for magical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical
  1. magic
  2. miraculous
  3. mystic
  4. enchanted
  5. superhuman
  6. charmed
  7. uncanny
  8. remarkable
Adjective
  • Cameron relented, taking out his scissors and cutting a few superfluous scenes, but the film still wasn't quite at the magic mark.
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 19 July 2026
  • There’s an impressive magic effect that occurs when one or two men are able to quickly turn themselves into a pit band, or off-Broadway chorale.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of magic
Adjective
  • Spieth made a miraculous 50-foot eagle putt to give himself a two-stroke lead.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • There was extra time against Cape Verde, a miraculous late-game comeback over Egypt, then extra time again to get by Switzerland.
    — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 July 2026
Definition of miraculous
Adjective
  • Unlike in Cutud, participants are mostly female faith healers adhering not to vows but to mystic trances and possession.
    — H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2026
  • Whether Spatial surrounds its reggae-toasting host with piles of drums, disorienting electronic beats, or locomotive rock music, Scratch abides as crooner, barker, mystic, meditation coach — whatever the moment requires.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026
Definition of mystic
Adjective
  • There is Fairytale Town in Sacramento, Storyland in Fresno and Pixie Woods with its enchanted forest in Stockton, and also Storybook Woods Park in Elk Grove (which is more of a playground).
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • In the novel, Barbie is enrolled at Swancrest Academy, an enchanted school in Heartland where, upon graduation, she will be granted a Fate to help her through life.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Definition of enchanted
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  • After a disastrous incident turns the public against superheroes, the government creates a superhuman registration act that causes a deep rift among Avengers and other do-gooders along ideological lines.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Failing to score in five games at the 2010 World Cup is the only time Messi's superhuman standards dropped on this stage.
    — Jay Harris, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Definition of superhuman
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  • The actor discussed their charmed meet-cute on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2011.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026
  • Across this charmed Knicks run, not many public flowers have been tossed Thibodeau’s way from his former team.
    — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Definition of charmed
Adjective
  • Not a biological twin (although some people do have one or more of those) but a person who bears an uncanny resemblance to an unrelated stranger.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
  • With this premise, Brandl brews a heady, destabilizing concoction of uncanny horror and bone-dry humor to depict a man on the brink, whose demons—whether real or imagined—just might be catching up with him.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
Definition of uncanny
Adjective
  • Smith’s June letter is a remarkable move from the owner of a media company.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
  • That affords regenerative braking at a remarkable 600-kilowatt rate, without overcooking components.
    — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
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