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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By contrast, the mythical figure of the Wandering Jew was condemned to roam the earth without rest until the second coming of Christ.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Among the discoveries is a copy of a well-known regnal list that records both mythical and historical rulers.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Since its release, Bloodborne has taken on an almost mythical status among players, who have been clamouring for a sequel or remake.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Yet for all the mythical qualities of Apollo, Jack Kiraly, director of government relations at the Planetary Society, said "nostalgia" perhaps "glosses over some of the issues that the program at the time faced."

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Hers was the duty to live out a mythical life in the actual world, mine to tell about it now.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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