magic

noun
UK: /ˈmædʒɪk/
US: /ˈmædʒɪk/

  1. The power to use supernatural forces to make impossible things happen.

    1. The magician showed us some really cool magic tricks that night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The story tells of a world where magic is real and shapes everyday life. [ ] [ ]

  2. A quality that makes something special or exciting.

    1. There was a magic in the air that night, it felt like anything could happen. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old movie still has a certain magic that new films just can't capture. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

miraculous wonderful witchcraft wizardry supernatural enchantment sorcery illusion charm
magic verb

  1. To perform tricks that seem to use supernatural powers.

    1. He can magic things out of thin air, it's quite impressive to watch. [ ] [ ]
    2. With a little practice, you can magic up a delicious meal from leftovers. [ ] [ ]
magic adjective

  1. Used to describe something that seems to use supernatural powers.

    1. It was a magic moment that I will remember for the rest of my life. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wizard used his magic wand to cast a powerful protection spell. [ ] [ ]

  2. Wonderful or exciting in a way that seems almost impossible.

    1. It's magic how quickly children learn new languages, I am amazed by that. [ ] [ ]
    2. The magic ingredient is a secret blend of spices that gives food special flavor. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "magic" in English means: The power to use supernatural forces to make impossible things happen., A quality that makes something special or exciting..

The phonetic transcription of "magic" is /ˈmædʒɪk/ in British English and /ˈmædʒɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "magic": miraculous, wonderful, witchcraft, wizardry, supernatural, enchantment, sorcery, illusion, charm.

Example usage of "magic": "The magician showed us some really cool magic tricks that night.". More examples on the page.