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
ˈma-ji-k(ə-)lē
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 
Synonyms
- bewitched
- charmed
- enchanted
- entranced
- magic
- spellbound
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Word History
First Known Use
1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
magical
adjective
mag·i·cal
ˈma-ji-kəl
: magic entry 2
magical
adjective
1
as in magic
being or appearing to be under a magic spell the gym was decorated to resemble a magical wonderland for the party Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- magic
- enchanted
- charmed
- fairy
- possessed
- cursed
- bewitched
- spellbound
- entranced
- miraculous
- wondrous
- fantastical
- dreamy
- utopian
- fantastic
- fairylike
- fascinated
- jinxed
- mesmerized
- hypnotized
- captivated
- curst
- bedazzled
2
as in miraculous
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature modern aviation must seem magical to someone who doesn't understand basic aeronautics Synonyms & Similar Words
- miraculous
- superhuman
- uncanny
- remarkable
- supernatural
- unique
- transcendental
- phenomenal
- transcendent
- unearthly
- strange
- bizarre
- preternatural
- supernormal
- marvelous
- outstanding
- eerie
- unusual
- peculiar
- rare
- weird
- fantastical
- quirky
- marvellous
- curious
- grotesque
- mystifying
- outrageous
- quaint
- funny
- uncommon
- fantastic
- wacky
- baffling
- unnatural
- bewildering
- puzzling
- outlandish
- singular
- kinky
- eery
- perplexing
- idiosyncratic
- freakish
- whacky
- confounding
- screwy
- wild
- shocking
- prodigious
- striking
- unconventional
- atypical
- outré
- freak
- queerish
- unorthodox
- queer
- far-out
- flaky
- aberrant
- out-of-the-way
- notable
- unwonted
- way-out
- noticeable
- salient
- conspicuous
- prominent
- uncustomary
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ordinary
- typical
- usual
- everyday
- prosaic
- garden
- commonplace
- average
- unremarkable
- routine
- familiar
- predictable
- unexceptional
- common
- run-of-the-mill
- regular
- workaday
- customary
- expected
- frequent
- habitual
- wonted
3
as in mystic
having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers the child prodigy's musical talent is so spectacular that it seems magical Synonyms & Similar Words
- magic
- mystic
- enchanted
- enchanting
- weird
- amazing
- numinous
- charming
- occult
- divining
- miraculous
- awesome
- extraordinary
- marvelous
- wondrous
- marvellous
- metaphysical
- bewitching
- sublime
- conjuring
- bewitched
- stunning
- stupendous
- fabulous
- astonishing
- spellbound
- astounding
- paranormal
- portentous
- predicting
- forecasting
- soothsaying
- foretelling
- unearthly
- supernormal
- presaging
- prophesying
- foreseeing
- preternatural
- wiling
- fortune-telling
- prognosticating
- foreknowing
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ordinary
- normal
- prosaic
- usual
- everyday
- commonplace
- unremarkable
- unexceptional
- routine
- workaday
- run-of-the-mill