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magical.

Of, relating to, or by means of magic.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/

  1. Of, relating to, or by means of magic.

  2. Enchanting.

    The fireworks created a magical atmosphere in that beautiful summer night.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *megʰ-der. Proto-Indo-European *megʰ-ú-s Proto-Indo-Iranian *magʰúš Proto-Iranian *magúš Old Persian 𐎶𐎦𐏁 (m-gu-š /⁠maguš⁠/)bor. Ancient Greek μάγος (mágos) Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Hellenic *-kos Ancient Greek -κός (-kós) Ancient Greek -ικός (-ikós) Ancient Greek μαγικός (magikós)bor. Latin magicus Old French magiquebor. Middle English magik English magic English -al English magical From magic + -al.

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