单词 | magical |
释义 | magical (once / 861 pages) adj Something magical seems to work by way of some mysterious, unseen force. If you had magical powers, you could make annoying people disappear or instantly fill your room with adorable kittens. Wizards and witches are know for their magical and sometimes evil powers. However, a gorgeous sunset or a perfect day at Disney World can also feel magical. Magical comes from the Greek magikos, (also "magical"), from magos, "member of the learned and priestly class," probably stemming from the Proto-Indo-European magh-, "to have power." WORD FAMILYmagical: magically+/magic: magical, magician, magics/magician: magicians USAGE EXAMPLESThe underlying absurdity of those shows was redoubled through his lens, occasionally in the form of magical realism. Salon(Jan 02, 2017) The magical world of Oz now features a medieval look with period dress wear for women and the men in tunics. Los Angeles Times(Dec 30, 2016) In Benedict Cumberbatch’s capable hands, the magical man of mystery transcends his comic-book roots and becomes a character with plenty of genuine dramatic heft. Seattle Times(Dec 29, 2016) adj possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers a magical spell Syn charming, magic, sorcerous, witching, wizard, wizardly supernatural not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material |
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