magical

magical
[[t]mæ̱ʤɪk(ə)l[/t]]
1) N-UNCOUNT Something that is magical seems to use magic or to be able to produce magic.

...the story of Sin-Sin, a little boy who has magical powers.

Derived words:
magically [[t]mæ̱ʤɪkli[/t]] ADV ADV with v

...the story of a young boy's adventures after he is magically transported through the cinema screen.

2) ADJ-GRADED You can say that a place or object is magical when it has a special mysterious quality that makes it seem wonderful and exciting.

The beautiful island of Cyprus is a magical place to get married.


English dictionary. 2008.

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