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
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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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But this world of theater felt very magical and colorful.
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From the terrifying Basilisk serpent to the majestic hippogriff Buckbeak, VFX giant Framestore brought to life many of J.K. Rowling’s magical creatures in the Harry Potter films.
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That’s when Broadbent’s whimsical eyes take over, splitting the difference between doddering old coot and magical elf.
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
But this world of theater felt very magical and colorful.
—Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
From the terrifying Basilisk serpent to the majestic hippogriff Buckbeak, VFX giant Framestore brought to life many of J.K. Rowling’s magical creatures in the Harry Potter films.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
That’s when Broadbent’s whimsical eyes take over, splitting the difference between doddering old coot and magical elf.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magical. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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