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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In the trailer, Krasinski’s character Luke hesitantly calls up his sister Charlotte to enlist her help to find the long sought-after, once thought to be mythological Fountain of Youth. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025 An array of mythological symbols such as shells for Venus and arrows for Mars. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025 Gemini, the mythological twins, lent their name to the first mission with two astronauts in the vehicle. Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025 The central relationship between Ridley (Jenna Ortega) and her lawyer dad Elliot (Paul Rudd) — an underwritten character — rings hollow, while the mythological unicorn elements thrown in seem rote and underdeveloped. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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