mythological

adjective

myth·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce mythological (audio)
variants or less commonly mythologic
Synonyms of mythologicalnext
1
: of or relating to mythology or myths : dealt with in mythology
2
: lacking factual basis or historical validity : mythical, fabulous
mythologically adverb

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Their outsize presence in mythological paintings is of course not a question of reality—of naturalism—at all. Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 Percy Jackson and his demigod friends fight mythological monsters and the forces of the titan lord Kronos. Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 The Eros Brahmand trailer received its world premiere at the event, offering a first look at the company’s mythological cinematic universe, a franchise built on ancient Indian mythology at global scale. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 June 2026 The roly-poly robot named after a mythological many-eyed giant has depth-sensing cameras attached to 20 telescoping legs that radiate from a central core. Allen Breed, Fortune, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mythological

Word History

Etymology

mythology + -ical

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mythological was in 1614

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“Mythological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythological. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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