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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

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

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

“I think my captors fear my meager magic, dear. Iron dries out one’s magical wellspring, in a manner of speaking. By forcing me to wear these boots, they have made me quite powerless.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley