magical

adjective

mag·​i·​cal ˈma-ji-kəl How to pronounce magical (audio)
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
The 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
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

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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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of magical was in the 15th century

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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magical. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

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