magical
adjective
mag·i·cal
ˈma-ji-kəl 
1
: of, relating to, characterized by, or producing magic : magic
magical powers
a story set in a magical world
a magical charm/spell/incantation
an amulet believed to have magical properties
2
: produced by or as if by magic
a magical transformation
words that seemed to have a magical effect
3
: extremely or extraordinarily pleasant, enjoyable, or exciting
a magical evening
On that first magical morning in London, my heart and spirit turned everything into delight.—
Russell Baker
Russell BakerThe 2008 presidential race was almost a dead heat and the entire year leading up to the election had been a magical time to work on a live satirical sketch comedy show.—Amy Poehler
Amy Poehler
magically
adverb
magically transformed
a change that happened almost magically
Some officers seem to rise magically through the ranks, immune to criticism that would trip up others.
—Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
Synonyms
Examples of magical in a Sentence
the gym was decorated to resemble a magical wonderland for the party
modern aviation must seem magical to someone who doesn't understand basic aeronautics
the child prodigy's musical talent is so spectacular that it seems magical
Recent Examples on the Web
And even surprises, like a magical experience at Disneyland Paris.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
And then there’s the merch, which ranges from baby clothes at H&M to a $499 replica of the magical Mirror of Erised at Pottery Barn.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
These magical and fun-filled holiday traditions in Ontario are the ideal backdrop to fill up your stockings, drink hot cider or spiced wine, eat tasty holiday treats, sing along with carollers, and support local artisans selling unique products.
—Miriam Porter, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Every generation of kids deserves a live-action series in which awkward magical powers become the obvious metaphor for puberty, and, thankfully, Waverly Place is once again stepping in to fill that void.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for magical 
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Dave Quinn, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
And then there’s the merch, which ranges from baby clothes at H&M to a $499 replica of the magical Mirror of Erised at Pottery Barn.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
These magical and fun-filled holiday traditions in Ontario are the ideal backdrop to fill up your stockings, drink hot cider or spiced wine, eat tasty holiday treats, sing along with carollers, and support local artisans selling unique products.
—Miriam Porter, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Every generation of kids deserves a live-action series in which awkward magical powers become the obvious metaphor for puberty, and, thankfully, Waverly Place is once again stepping in to fill that void.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for magical
Dictionary Entries Near magical
Cite this Entry
“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magical. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share