Definitions

mythical

[mith-i-kuhl] / ˈmɪθ ɪ kəl /

ADJECTIVE

make-believe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allegorical fabled fanciful fictitious imaginary legendary mythic storied unreal whimsical

WEAK

chimerical created fabricated fabulous fairy-tale false fantasy fictive folkloric invented made-up mythological nonexistent pretended supposititious traditional untrue visionary

Antonyms

STRONGEST

factual genuine real sincere true

Example Sentences

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“Other hunters related concerns they have about ‘bad karma’ associated with harvesting a ‘spiritual’ or ‘mythical’ animal,” Parkhurst said by email.

From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2014

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