mythological

adjective

myth·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce mythological (audio)
variants or less commonly mythologic
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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The colorful artworks depict mythological characters connected to the Trojan War. Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025 Like a great mythological beast that only mere mortals can ride. Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024 My father’s grief felt vast, of mythological proportion. Ida Momennejad, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024 Because Dylan is one of the most mythological and scholastically researched figures in all of music, there’s a fascinating interplay between the events from Dylan’s actual timeline and Mangold and Cocks’ own creative license. Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024 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 12 Feb. 2025.

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