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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And just like in those films, the magical creatures steal the spotlight.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint were the first actors to play the magical roles, across eight films from 2001 to 2011.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
No rubbing of a magical genie bottle is needed, simply scroll on to find out!
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Another disappointing fact of the Game 3 loss was the Pacers blowing their Game 1 magical win, where the Knicks collapsed and let Indiana steal a game.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint were the first actors to play the magical roles, across eight films from 2001 to 2011.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
No rubbing of a magical genie bottle is needed, simply scroll on to find out!
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 May 2025
Read more: Knicks' Jalen Brunson Shares Strong 5-Word Reaction After Game 3 Win
Another disappointing fact of the Game 3 loss was the Pacers blowing their Game 1 magical win, where the Knicks collapsed and let Indiana steal a game.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magical. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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