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adj

magical

MAJ-ih-kuhl
adj
1
Relating to or produced by magic.
"The wizard cast a magical shield around the castle."
2
Wonderfully delightful or enchanting.
"They had a magical evening watching the fireworks over the harbour."

How to Use Magical

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In plain EnglishEither literally related to magic, or figuratively describing something delightfully special.

Common pairings
a magical evening magical powers feel magical

Word Forms

more magical comparative, most magical superlative

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Etymology

From magic + the adjective-forming suffix -al.

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