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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Tom Berendsen, managing director of production company Business/Club, this year made a Super Bowl advert for Skittles starring Elijah Wood, surreally, as a magical horned woodland creature.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

“It is one of the most magical travel experiences that you can have, and what’s crazy is you’re still within the United States,” said Causey, a vice president at the travel agency Travelmation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

With the Knicks just two wins from completing a magical title run, the most dedicated NYC hater has to concede:

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Even a frozen 32-ounce margarita — a pandemic menu addition known as the “abuela” — at Arriba Arriba was magical in its own way.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Except that Oz was a magical land filled with bright colors and jeweled cities.

From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis

magical

Example Sentences

Related Words