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mythical

/ˈmɪθ.ɪ.kəl/
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Adverb:mythically
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mythical Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Occurring in or characteristic of myths or folk tales.

Example

"The ancient tapestry depicted a fierce battle between knights and a mythical dragon."

2

Idealized or invented, especially to such a degree as to be entirely fictitious or nonexistent.

Example

"For many commuters, an empty train car during rush hour remains a purely mythical concept."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Mythical" is often used to describe something that is purely imaginary or nonexistent (like a unicorn), whereas "mythic" is typically reserved for things of grand, heroic scale that resemble traditional mythology.

• Nearby Words

mystique
myth
mythic
mythical
mythically
mythmaker
mythmaking

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the noun "myth" (from Ancient Greek "mythos," meaning "speech, narrative, or fiction") combined with the adjectival suffix "-ical."

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