1
as in magic
being or appearing to be under a magic spell
the gym was decorated to resemble a magical wonderland for the party
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in miraculous
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
modern aviation must seem magical to someone who doesn't understand basic aeronautics
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in mystic
having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers
the child prodigy's musical talent is so spectacular that it seems magical
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of magical
Is there something particularly magical about doing a holiday show?
—
Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
That’s when our heroine — a mermaid who dreams of living on land and exploring the human world — is transformed into a human and launches her quest to win the affections of a prince despite having lost her voice in the magical bargain.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
Under productions designer Bárbara Enríquez’s vision, the series showcases elements like the lush but treacherous Columbian mountainside to segments of magical realism, including a young girl bleeding in a bathtub in the river and the ghost of a dead man haunting the living.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
These objects, often fashioned from stone, were thought to be imbued with magical properties and worn as amulets, although they were also sometimes used as impression seals.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for magical 
Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
That’s when our heroine — a mermaid who dreams of living on land and exploring the human world — is transformed into a human and launches her quest to win the affections of a prince despite having lost her voice in the magical bargain.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
Under productions designer Bárbara Enríquez’s vision, the series showcases elements like the lush but treacherous Columbian mountainside to segments of magical realism, including a young girl bleeding in a bathtub in the river and the ghost of a dead man haunting the living.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
These objects, often fashioned from stone, were thought to be imbued with magical properties and worn as amulets, although they were also sometimes used as impression seals.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for magical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical
Adjective
-
Master Sommelier Thomas Price, who works at Auburn University’s 1856 Restaurant and is the state of Alabama’s only master sommelier, agrees that 24 hours is the magic number.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
-
The bounty of food prepared by my grandparents was like a magic trick.Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Steph Curry’s two miraculous 3s in the final 12.2 seconds pulled the Warriors into a sudden tie.Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
-
The day after the closing was announced something miraculous happened.Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
The port is a gateway to the state’s lush jungles, ancient ruins, and mystic traditions.Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
-
Set in the long period of winter darkness in Alaska, the mystic crime drama puts Chief Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Detective Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) to work investigating the frozen deaths of seven men at a research facility.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
The only print more joyful is the House of Hackney Hollyhocks Summer wallpaper in the playroom, where flowers cover every surface for an enchanted garden vibe.Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2024
-
With a sack full of enchanted toys, Nikolas returns home and becomes a legend himself.EW.com, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
The symptoms associated with people high on those synthetic drugs are nearly identical to symptoms of people said to be experiencing excited delirium — violence and aggression, paranoia, psychosis, superhuman strength, hyperthermia and even death.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
-
More recent iterations have given him power replication, voice mimicry, size alteration, density control, and superhuman strength.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Though Enrico’s wife looks dutifully charmed, the man himself is made uncomfortable by Nino’s obnoxiousness and the bluntness of his ambition.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2024
-
Consider what left fielder Jurickson Profar said late Tuesday after hitting a decisive three-run homer in a 7-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins that marked San Diego’s 32nd comeback win in an increasingly charmed season.Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Adjective
-
Both years, Durbin showed an uncanny ability to steal bases.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
-
Wilson said Isaacman has an uncanny ability to get in the weeds despite being the CEO of a company that now has more than 3,000 employees.MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Archaeologists have uncovered several ancient Egyptian tombs containing dozens of mummies—some of which were found with gold tongues and nails—among other remarkable artifacts.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
-
The film stars Poitier, Bill Cosby and Harry Belafonte and has a remarkable supporting cast including Calvin Lockhart, Flip Wilson, Richard Pryor, Paula Kelly, Roscoe Lee Browne, Don Marshall, Rosalind Cash, Paul Harris and Harold Nicholas.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near magical
Cite this Entry
“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magical. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share