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Definitions

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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And some of what appeared to be magical thinking: “When this conflict is over, the strait will open up naturally.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Arsenal had a fairytale ending in Europe last season - but can they produce something magical again?

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Adults can forget how magical Christmas is for children—until you see nieces and nephews experience that magic anew.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Los Angeles, that magical realm of shimmering natural beauty, was befouled by smog — maybe forever.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“I love all my children equally. Even the ones who tie me to chairs with magical ropes.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.