mythological

adjective

myth·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce mythological (audio)
variants or less commonly mythologic
1
: of or relating to mythology or myths : dealt with in mythology
2
: lacking factual basis or historical validity : mythical, fabulous
mythologically adverb

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Parents are also increasingly inspired by nature middle names like Dove, Bloom, Bear, Wolf and Storm, as well as mythological names such as Atlas, Itzel, Phoenix and Jove. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025 Democracy, mythological flood stories, and even algebra developed in multiple civilizations without direct contact. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 The performance fuses contemporary themes with mythological elements, reinterpreting traditional archetypes by portraying female rulers, centaur women, travelers, and heroines. Photovogue, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025 The designer shared her inspirational mood boards mixing mythological elements, fabrics, color palette and astral references. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mythological

Word History

Etymology

mythology + -ical

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mythological was in 1614

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“Mythological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythological. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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