What does Magical mean?

Definitions for Magical
ˈmædʒ ɪ kəlmag·i·cal

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. charming, magic, magical, sorcerous, witching(a), wizard(a), wizardlyadjective

    possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers

    "charming incantations"; "magic signs that protect against adverse influence"; "a magical spell"; "'tis now the very witching time of night"- Shakespeare; "wizard wands"; "wizardly powers"

Wiktionary

  1. magicaladjective

    Of or relating to magic.

  2. magicaladjective

    Enchanting.

    The fireworks created a magical atmosphere in that beautiful summer night.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Magicalnoun

    Acting, or performed by secret and invisible powers, either of nature, or the agency of spirits.

    Etymology: from magick.

    I’ll humbly signify what, in his name,
    That magical word of war, we have effected. William Shakespeare.

    They beheld unveiled the magical shield of your Ariosto, which dazzled the beholders with too much brightness; they can no longer hold up their arms. Dryden.

    By the use of a looking-glass, and certain attire made of cambrick, upon her head, she attained to an evil art and magical force in the motion of her eyes. Tatler, №. 110.

Wikipedia

  1. Magical

    Magical is a song written by American musician Meat Loaf and British musician John Parr, and it was released as a 1985 single by Parr as a part of his self-titled debut album. A few months later, an alternative version of the song was released in the U. K. as a single by pop group Bucks Fizz. It entered the charts by both artists in the U. S. and U. K. respectively but was not a big hit for either, although Parr's version managed to rise into the top 40 of Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.

ChatGPT

  1. magical

    Magical refers to anything related to, using, or characterized by the supposed power of controlling natural forces through supernatural means or influencing events using mystical abilities or phenomena. It can also describe something that is enchanting, extraordinary or exciting, having a special charm or allure that seems to go beyond ordinary or everyday experiences.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Magicaladjective

    pertaining to the hidden wisdom supposed to be possessed by the Magi; relating to the occult powers of nature, and the producing of effects by their agency

  2. Magicaladjective

    performed by, or proceeding from, occult and superhuman agencies; done by, or seemingly done by, enchantment or sorcery. Hence: Seemingly requiring more than human power; imposing or startling in performance; producing effects which seem supernatural or very extraordinary; having extraordinary properties; as, a magic lantern; a magic square or circle

  3. Etymology: [L. magicus, Gr. , fr. : cf. F. magique. See Magi.]

Wikidata

  1. Magical

    "Magical" is a 1985 single released by UK pop group Bucks Fizz. It was originally recorded and released as a single by John Parr.

Editors Contribution

  1. magicalverb

    The magnitude of commanding stars and celestial objects in charge of denoting elements in a higher valence relating to its specific tidal.

    I am a magical being.

    Etymology: Divined


    Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on September 28, 2023  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Magical in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Magical in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Magical in a Sentence

  1. Geoffrey Seidel of Scituate:

    I can’t think of a worse place for that, it stretches the imagination to find a scenario more diametrically opposed. The innocence of youth and the magical belief in Santa Claus on the one hand and vulgar advertising the joy of alcohol abuse on the other.

  2. Christen Kuikoua:

    Love is like a dream you never wish to end, a magical journey where every moment feels like eternity, and every heartbeat whispers the promise of forever.

  3. Maureen McCormick:

    This whole experience has been maybe one of the most magical since [the original series], where it all feels so good.

  4. Gilbert Keith Chesterton:

    Beans beans the magical fruit the more you eat the more you toot the more you eat the better you feel so let's eat beans for every meal.

  5. Francis Bacon:

    Many secrets of art and nature are thought by the unlearned to be magical.

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