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   magic

   /ˈmadʒɪk/

   noun

   • 1. the power of apparently influencing events by using mysterious or supernatural forces: "suddenly, as if by magic, the doors start to open" Similar sorcerywitchcraftwizardrynecromancyenchantmentspellworkingincantationthe supernaturaloccultismthe occultblack magicthe black artsdevilrydivinationmaledictionvoodoohoodoosympathetic magicwhite magicwitchingwitcherycharmhexspelljinxmojoorendamakutuinformal:mutirare:sortilegethaumaturgytheurgy
   • ▪ mysterious tricks, such as making things disappear and reappear, performed as entertainment: "his parents bought him a magic set for Christmas" Similar conjuring trickssleight of handlegerdemainillusionprestidigitationdeceptiontrickeryjugglinginformal:jiggery-pokery
   • ▪ a quality of being beautiful and delightful in a way that seems remote from daily life: "the magic of the theatre" Similar allureallurementattractionexcitementenchantmententrancementfascinationcharmglamourmagnetismenticementOpposite dullness
   • ▪ exceptional skill or talent: "he's been working his magic on New Zealand movies for the past two decades" Similar skillskilfulnessbrillianceabilityaccomplishmentadeptnesscompetenceadroitnessdeftnessdexterityaptitudeexpertiseexpertnessartfinesseexperienceprofessionalismtalentclevernesssmartnessOpposite clumsinessincompetence

   adjective

   • 1. having or apparently having supernatural powers: "a magic wand" Similar supernaturalenchantedoccultDruidicalrare:necromanticthaumaturgicthaumaturgicalsorcerous
   • ▪ very effective in producing the desired results: "confidence is the magic ingredient needed to spark recovery"
   • 2. wonderful; exciting: informal British "it was a great time, magic" Similar fascinatingcaptivatingcharmingglamorousmagicalenchantingentrancingspellbindingmagneticirresistiblehypnoticmarvellousexcellentsplendidwonderfulmagnificentsuperbglorioussublimelovelydelightfulbeautifultoo good to be trueinformal:supergreatamazingfantasticterrifictremendousphenomenalsensationalheavenlygorgeousdreamygrandfabulousfabfabbyfantabuloussupercalifragilisticexpialidociousawesomeamazeballsto die foracecoolmeanbadwickedmegacrucialmind-blowingfar outA1soundout of this worldmarvydopedefphatsmashingneatbadassbodaciousbossradicalradpeachyboffobullybitchingdandyjim-dandyon fleekbeautbonzerinformal, dated:groovyspankingdivinecapitalchampionwizardcorkingrippingcrackingspiffingtop-holetoppingbeezerswellkeeninformal:kiflankarchaic:goodlyOpposite awful

   verb

   • 1. move, change, or create by or as if by magic: "he must have been magicked out of the car at the precise second it exploded"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French magique, from Latin magicus (adjective), late Latin magica (noun), from Greek magikē (tekhnē) ‘(art of) a magus’: magi were regarded as magicians.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › magicMagic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and usage of the word magic, which can be a noun, adjective, or verb. Magic can refer to supernatural powers, illusions, enchantment, or witchcraft.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of magic in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of magic as a noun, adjective and exclamation, with synonyms and related words. See how magic is used in sentences and idioms, and compare British and American usage.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › magicMAGIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Magic definition: the art of producing illusions as entertainment by the use of sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; legerdemain; conjuring. See examples of MAGIC used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMAGIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Magic is the power to use supernatural forces to make impossible things happen, such as making people disappear or controlling events in nature.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMAGIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MAGIC meaning: 1. the use of special powers to make things happen that would usually be impossible, such as in…. Learn more.

8. www.britannica.com › topic › magic-supernatural-phenomenonMagic | Definition, Types, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Sep 20, 2024 · Magic is a mode of rationality or way of thinking that looks to invisible forces to influence events, effect change, or present the illusion of change. Learn about the nature, scope, elements, functions, and history of magic from Britannica's experts.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › magicMagic - definition of magic by The Free Dictionary

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   Magic is the art or practice of using charms, spells, or rituals to produce supernatural effects or control events in nature. It can also refer to the mysterious quality of enchantment, the exercise of sleight of hand, or the power of influence.