magical

[ maj-i-kuhl ]

adjective

1. produced by or as if by magic:

   The change in the appearance of the room was magical.

2. mysteriously enchanting:

   a magical night.

3. of or relating to magic.

Other Words From

• magi·cal·ly adverb
• hyper·magi·cal adjective
• hyper·magi·cal·ly adverb
• quasi-magi·cal adjective
• quasi-magi·cal·ly adverb
• semi·magi·cal adjective
• semi·magi·cal·ly adverb
• un·magi·cal adjective
• un·magi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of magical¹

First recorded in 1545–55; magic + -al ¹

Example Sentences

He had already shown rare confidence in possession when he produced a memorable, magical moment, audaciously flicking a Morgan Gibbs-White cross past Vlachodimos with the inside of his right heel.

From BBC

Another short stroll to the Venice Canals can transport you seemingly worlds away to a network of European-style canals and past a magical, people-powered carousel for kids — neither of which are accessible by car.

From Los Angeles Times

“Eventually you become more receptive to the subtle changes around you. Your problems may feel smaller. It gives you perspective that there is this magical world outside of yourself.”

From Los Angeles Times

The singer thanked fans for coming out to her final tour days, “Couldn’t have asked for a more magical way to end our U.S. shows on The Eras Tour.”

From Salon

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye also produced a magical final play of the game as he scrambled around for almost 12 seconds before finding Rhamondre Stevenson for a tying touchdown at Tennessee.

From BBC

Related Words

• eerie
• enchanted
• enchanting
• extraordinary
• fascinating
• magic
• marvelous
• miraculous
• mysterious
• mythical
• otherworldly
• spellbinding
• spooky
• uncanny
• unusual
• weird
• wonderful