mythical
adjective
myth·i·cal
ˈmi-thi-kəl 
variants
or mythic
1
: based on or described in a myth especially as contrasted with history
2
usually mythical
: existing only in the imagination : fictitious, imaginary
constructed a mythical all-star team
3
usually mythic
: having qualities suitable to myth : legendary
the twilight of a mythic professional career—
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Examples of mythical in a Sentence
Hercules was a mythical hero who was half man and half god.
gods fighting in a mythical battle in the sky
The sportswriters picked a mythical all-star team.
The benefits of the new policy proved to be mythical.
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Russell Contreras, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
Like Joe, the Lioness series continues to run on the mythical boomer centrist’s vague distrust in our institutions undercut by a resounding belief in the fractured American white-hat mythos.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Alebrijes: Even the dead need a spiritual guide Pedro Linares, an artist in Mexico City, introduced the celebration to colorful, mythical creatures known as Alebrijes in 1936.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
This latest discovery spotlights the ornate decorations that rich Romans enjoyed in their homes – several frescoes depict mythical scenes and others are decorated with plant and animal motifs on a white background.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Mythical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythical. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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mythical
adjective
myth·i·cal
ˈmith-i-kəl
variants
or mythic
1
: based on, described in, or being a myth
Hercules is a mythical hero
2
: existing only in the imagination : imaginary
the author created a mythical town
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