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magical

[maj-i-kuhl] / ˈmædʒ ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
bewitching
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eerie enchanted enchanting extraordinary fascinating magic marvelous miraculous mysterious mythical otherworldly spellbinding spooky uncanny unusual weird wonderful
WEAK
bewitched charismatic clairvoyant conjuring demoniac diabolic ensorcelled entranced entrancing fiendish ghostly haunted imaginary magnetic mystic necromantic occult parapsychological runic sorcerous spectral spellbound spiritualistic telekinetic thaumaturgic tranced witching witchlike wizardly
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common familiar natural normal ordinary plain regular repulsive usual
WEAK
boring dull

Example Sentences

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In an interview with BBC News, Breanna said it was "exhilarating" and "magical" to see herself, in virtual form, take to the stage again.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

To come close to matching the romance of Rory McIlroy's magical Masters then surely the Green Jacket in 2026 has to go to the man beaten in the play-off 12 months ago.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Artemis 2 astronaut Victor Glover, who pilots the Orion spacecraft, said before liftoff this week that eyes were a "magical instrument."

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

How magical it all had been: the way we smiled at each other, the coquettish small talk, and the tender sound of our voices.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

It was a magical place, filled with towering tree houses, shimmery lights, and all the services a player could need.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows