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Magic

/ˈmadʒɪk/

The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them

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📖 Definitions of "Magic"

noun

1
The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them
2
A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell.
3
The supernatural forces which are drawn on in such a ritual
4
Something producing successful and remarkable results, especially when not fully understood; an enchanting quality; exceptional skill.

verb

1
To produce, transform (something), (as if) by magic.

adjective

1
Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic.
2
Producing extraordinary results, as though through the use of magic; wonderful, amazing.
"a magic moment"
3
Pertaining to conjuring tricks or illusions performed for entertainment etc.
"a magic show; a magic trick"
4
Great; excellent.
"— I cleaned up the flat while you were out. — Really? Magic!"

🔄 Synonyms of "Magic"

13 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
charmingnoun	Pleasant, charismatic.
legerdemainnoun	Sleight of hand; "magic" trickery.
deceptionnoun	An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.
illusionnoun	(countable) Anything that seems to be something that it is not.
supernaturalnoun	Above nature; beyond or added to nature, often so considered because it is given by a deity or some force beyond that with which humans are born.
wizardnoun	Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices.
magical	Enchanting.
tricknoun	Something designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle.
sorcerous	Similar to, or involving, sorcery.
witching	Of or pertaining to witchcraft or sorcery, or to witches or sorcerers.
magic tricknoun	A remarkable act carried out purportedly by magical means but in reality performed by trickery or illusion, generally as a form of entertainment.
conjuring tricknoun	A type of magic trick in which something is made to appear or disappear.
wizardly	Like, or suiting a wizard.

↔️ Antonyms of "Magic"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
maladroitnoun	Not adroit; awkward, clumsy, inept.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Magic"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
sorcerous	Similar to, or involving, sorcery.
wizardly	Like, or suiting a wizard.
wizardnoun	Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices.
supernaturalnoun	Above nature; beyond or added to nature, often so considered because it is given by a deity or some force beyond that with which humans are born.
magic tricknoun	A remarkable act carried out purportedly by magical means but in reality performed by trickery or illusion, generally as a form of entertainment.
legerdemainnoun	Sleight of hand; "magic" trickery.
witching	Of or pertaining to witchcraft or sorcery, or to witches or sorcerers.
charmingnoun	Pleasant, charismatic.
illusionnoun	(countable) Anything that seems to be something that it is not.
deceptionnoun	An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.
tricknoun	Something designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle.
conjuring tricknoun	A type of magic trick in which something is made to appear or disappear.
sorcerynoun	Magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.
wizardrynoun	The art of a wizard; sorcery.
spellnoun	Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers.
witchcraftnoun	The practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
magiciannoun	A performer of tricks or an escapologist or an illusionist.
conjurernoun	One who conjures, a magician.
mystical	Having a spiritual or magical significance that transcends human understanding.
miraclenoun	An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.