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

The 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

magically

ˈma-ji-k(ə-)lē 

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

Synonyms

• bewitched
• charmed
• enchanted
• entranced
• magic
• spellbound

Examples of magical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s kind of the beauty of being able to be so close to such a magical area and being able to be exposed to different styles. —Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Apr. 2024

High-waist Yoga Shorts One of the most magical moments of my last trips to Tuscany was a bike ride through Chianti. —Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2024

Still, many think this magical landscape is best enjoyed on horseback. —Katie Jackson, Fox News, 29 Apr. 2024

His last novel, 2016's Jerusalem, was set entirely in Moore's hometown of Northampton, excavating the magical histories lying just beneath the surface of the working-class community. —Christian Holub, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2024

Wands at the ready: There's a magical new Harry Potter project coming soon! —Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024

Additionally, Ago shares that there’s truly something magical, especially in a time of declining theater attendance, for students from all backgrounds and majors to come together and watch and discuss cinema. —Sharareh Drury, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024

Now, residents of Friendship and the surrounding area have a magical place decorated with wood, leaves and comfy furniture to gather and discover new and beloved books. —Jennifer McClellan, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024

Jennifer Love Hewitt shared the first public photo of her children's faces in the most magical way possible! —Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1