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

The 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

magically

ˈma-ji-k(ə-)lē 

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

Synonyms

• bewitched
• charmed
• enchanted
• entranced
• magic
• spellbound

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The magical California state park that doesn’t allow visitors. —Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2024

People’s fears during the COVID-19 pandemic also led to terrible acts: the United Nations reported an increase in ritualised murder as some people’s body parts were harvested for magical cures. —Tabitha Stanmore, TIME, 24 May 2024

There’s something magical about going to these small towns and finding the people that are just like you that relate to your music and being in their environment. —Chris Willman, Variety, 22 May 2024

Princess Peach is in trouble, so Mario must find a certain number of magical objects that will help save her. —PCMAG, 21 May 2024

Nix understands redemption after his magical two seasons at Oregon. —Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024

The next night, hundreds of Opera San Jose supporters had a magical evening in a former grain warehouse in midtown, and the Humane Society Silicon Valley held its dog-friendly Fur Ball at PayPal Park. —Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 18 May 2024

From adding cozy seating, creating a colorful herb garden in recycled containers or stringing up fairy lights for a magical ambiance, easy DIY projects offer endless possibilities to personalize your space. —Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024

Millions of Americans were able to see the magical glow of the northern lights on Friday night when a powerful geomagnetic storm reached Earth. —Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1