magical
adjective
mag·i·cal
ˈma-ji-kəl 
1
: of, relating to, characterized by, or producing magic : magic
magical powers
a story set in a magical world
a magical charm/spell/incantation
an amulet believed to have magical properties
2
: produced by or as if by magic
a magical transformation
words that seemed to have a magical effect
3
: extremely or extraordinarily pleasant, enjoyable, or exciting
a magical evening
On that first magical morning in London, my heart and spirit turned everything into delight.—
Russell Baker
Russell BakerThe 2008 presidential race was almost a dead heat and the entire year leading up to the election had been a magical time to work on a live satirical sketch comedy show.—Amy Poehler
Amy Poehler
magically
adverb
magically transformed
a change that happened almost magically
Some officers seem to rise magically through the ranks, immune to criticism that would trip up others.
—Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
Examples of magical in a Sentence
the gym was decorated to resemble a magical wonderland for the party
modern aviation must seem magical to someone who doesn't understand basic aeronautics
the child prodigy's musical talent is so spectacular that it seems magical
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Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not be in the field, with the horse’s trainers opting to skip the Preakness Stakes to allow Golden Tempo more time to recover after a magical win earlier this month.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
The closing scene, from Cleveland’s perspective, was pain, the sting of a blown 3-1 series lead and the screeching halt of an improbable, magical journey.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 15 May 2026
All the concerts start around sunset time, which is by itself so magical.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
There is still plenty of season left to turn things around, but after reaching the World Series last year and coming up just short, the Blue Jays will be disappointed by anything less than another magical run through the postseason.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
The closing scene, from Cleveland’s perspective, was pain, the sting of a blown 3-1 series lead and the screeching halt of an improbable, magical journey.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 15 May 2026
All the concerts start around sunset time, which is by itself so magical.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
There is still plenty of season left to turn things around, but after reaching the World Series last year and coming up just short, the Blue Jays will be disappointed by anything less than another magical run through the postseason.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magical. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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