magical
adjective
mag·i·cal
ˈma-ji-kəl 
1
: of, relating to, characterized by, or producing magic : magic
magical powers
a story set in a magical world
a magical charm/spell/incantation
an amulet believed to have magical properties
2
: produced by or as if by magic
a magical transformation
words that seemed to have a magical effect
3
: extremely or extraordinarily pleasant, enjoyable, or exciting
a magical evening
On that first magical morning in London, my heart and spirit turned everything into delight.—
Russell Baker
Russell BakerThe 2008 presidential race was almost a dead heat and the entire year leading up to the election had been a magical time to work on a live satirical sketch comedy show.—Amy Poehler
Amy Poehler
magically
adverb
magically transformed
a change that happened almost magically
Some officers seem to rise magically through the ranks, immune to criticism that would trip up others.
—Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
Examples of magical in a Sentence
the gym was decorated to resemble a magical wonderland for the party
modern aviation must seem magical to someone who doesn't understand basic aeronautics
the child prodigy's musical talent is so spectacular that it seems magical
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After encountering a magical heart in the forest, strange things start happening around her.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
But forget logic, because everything about Dillon’s magical run has defied logic.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 26 July 2025
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Wong's back in action with magical bud Strange to help save teenage America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez), a youngster with the ability to traverse the multiverse, when what's akin to an MCU horror villain hunts her to take the power for themselves.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 July 2025
The Sirens is a compelling mix of contemporary, historical, and speculative fiction told through multiple points of view, mysterious dreams, and magical revelations.
—Kalie Cassidy
july 25, Literary Hub, 25 July 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
But forget logic, because everything about Dillon’s magical run has defied logic.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 26 July 2025
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Wong's back in action with magical bud Strange to help save teenage America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez), a youngster with the ability to traverse the multiverse, when what's akin to an MCU horror villain hunts her to take the power for themselves.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 July 2025
The Sirens is a compelling mix of contemporary, historical, and speculative fiction told through multiple points of view, mysterious dreams, and magical revelations.
—Kalie Cassidy
july 25, Literary Hub, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for magical
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magical. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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