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
Synonyms
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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This year, kids could play in extra bounce houses, take a magical light walk and play a life-sized wonderland board game.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
TikTok’s magical algorithm that keeps you hooked on the app is its secret power, and putting a price tag on such a valuable commodity that every other social media app envies is difficult.
—David Goldman, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
For the generations of people that grew up watching shuttle launches on television or even in person, there’s little that's more magical than the thought of going to space.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
Winter holds a magical quality that seems perfectly suited for love stories.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
TikTok’s magical algorithm that keeps you hooked on the app is its secret power, and putting a price tag on such a valuable commodity that every other social media app envies is difficult.
—David Goldman, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
For the generations of people that grew up watching shuttle launches on television or even in person, there’s little that's more magical than the thought of going to space.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
Winter holds a magical quality that seems perfectly suited for love stories.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magical. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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