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Definition of magical

magical

/ˈmædʒ.ɪ.kəl/
mag · i · cal
Adverb:magically
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1

Beautiful, delightful, or exciting in a way that seems almost beyond ordinary explanation.

Example

"Watching the northern lights dance across the winter sky was a truly magical experience."

2

Relating to, using, or resembling magic or supernatural powers.

Example

"In the folktale, the hero discovers a magical ring that renders the wearer invisible."

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• Rhymes for magical

• Nearby Words

maggoty
magi
magic
magical
magically
magician
magisterial

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from 'magic' plus the suffix '-al', ultimately tracing back through Old French and Latin 'magicus' to Ancient Greek 'magikos', relating to the Magi (the learned priestly caste of ancient Persia).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Magical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/magical
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