mythological

adjective

myth·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

variants or less commonly mythologic

ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-jik 

1

: of or relating to mythology or myths : dealt with in mythology

2

: lacking factual basis or historical validity : mythical, fabulous

mythologically

ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of mythological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Even the camera surrenders itself to all the loveliness, but is most intensely in love with the wealthy, brainy but none too deep character of Parthenope (named after a mythological character), and, by extension, actress Celeste Dalla Porta. —Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025

Ambitious artistic director, James Figueras (Duris), is reviving Orpheus, the mythic opera by Ernest Dupré, inspired by the Greek mythological figure of Orpheus and his journey into the underworld in search of his dead wife Euridice. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025

In addition to the structures and the lead water pipe, archaeologists unearthed slabs of Roman-era pottery and terracotta plates depicting mythological scenes, which likely adorned rooftops or garden structures. —Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025

The colorful artworks depict mythological characters connected to the Trojan War. —Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

mythology + -ical

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1