MAGICAL Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

magical

adjective

ˈma-ji-kəl

Definition of magical

as in magic

being or appearing to be under a magic spell the gym was decorated to resemble a magical wonderland for the party

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as in miraculous

being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature modern aviation must seem magical to someone who doesn't understand basic aeronautics

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as in mystic

having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers the child prodigy's musical talent is so spectacular that it seems magical

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Recent Examples of magical This young adult fantasy follows a 16-year-old who discovers a magical attack and realizes this new world of demons and mages has a connection to her mother’s death. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Fellow New Yorkers know how magical the city can be in the summertime, and what better way to evoke the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple than with the iconic taxi cab yellow. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 2 July 2026 Set at Kal Asterock, an elite school for students who wield a magical energy called Tama, Key joins goalkeeper Ssyelle on a scrappy new team to challenge the school champions. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 Travis Heying An almost magical experience Covering the World Cup in Kansas City has been one of the most euphoric experiences of my career. — Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for magical

Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical

Adjective

That number is not a magic line, but a practical ceiling beyond which telescope losses begin to resemble other major technical disruptions.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
This super-simple dessert performs a delicious magic trick in the oven—the berries sink and the topping rises, yielding a stunning summery treat.

— Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Definition of magic

Adjective

His guru, Ramakrishna, was a 19th-century mystic and spiritual teacher in Bengal whose teachings on the unity underlying all religions shaped the worldview Vivekananda would go on to spread globally.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 July 2026
In Mozart’s opera, Tamino, a prince in a fairyland of mystic temples and mystifying gods, relies on his supernatural flute that turn sorrow into joy to get him out of jams.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026

Definition of mystic

Adjective

In the novel, Barbie is enrolled at Swancrest Academy, an enchanted school in Heartland where, upon graduation, she will be granted a Fate to help her through life.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Cottage gardens are filled with charming, whimsical, and natural elements, creating an enchanted look.

— Jane Kim, The Spruce, 30 May 2026

Definition of enchanted

Adjective

Failing to score in five games at the 2010 World Cup is the only time Messi's superhuman standards dropped on this stage.

— Jay Harris, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Roshan will next be seen starring in Krrish 4, reprising his role as superhuman Krishna Mehra in the blockbuster franchise.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026

Definition of superhuman

Adjective

The 6-foot-11 Condon rebounds relentlessly, protects the rim, delivers uncanny passes and makes winning plays, none bigger than his hustle to secure Florida’s comeback victory against Houston in the 2025 national championship game.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026
Like Buster Keaton before him, Knoxville has an uncanny awareness of how his death-defying escapades appear on camera.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of uncanny

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Rather than succumb to the misery of its subject matter, Union County is about the quiet, tedious, and remarkable work that is getting and staying sober — the final product a testament to all that can be achieved.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 July 2026
These creative calculations suggest a grand total of about 20 million species of insects, many of them with behaviors and physical adaptations and remarkable lives scientists today can only dream of discovering.

— Elizabeth Anne Brown, Scientific American, 1 July 2026

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