mythological

adjective

myth·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce mythological (audio)
variants or less commonly mythologic
Synonyms of mythologicalnext
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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The roly-poly robot named after a mythological many-eyed giant has depth-sensing cameras attached to 20 telescoping legs that radiate from a central core. Allen Breed, Fortune, 28 May 2026 On our final night, the cabins battled by performing hilarious sketch renditions of mythological stories and sudden-death trivia. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026 Sun Wukong, Chinese mythological character who first appeared in the 16th-century novel Journey to the West. Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 Her influences range from Russian icons and Italian primitives to Renaissance painters, divine and mythological figures, particularly Venus as an archetype of femininity, and the queens of ancient Egypt. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 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 3 Jun. 2026.

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