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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMAGIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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

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   The meaning of MAGIC is the use of means (such as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power over natural forces. How to use magic in a sentence.

4. 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.

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

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   magic, a concept used to describe a mode of rationality or way of thinking that looks to invisible forces to influence events, effect change in material conditions, or present the illusion of change.

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

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   1. the art that, by use of spells, supposedly invokes supernatural powers to influence events; sorcery. 2. the practice of this art. 3. the practice of illusory tricks to entertain other people; conjuring. 4. any mysterious or extraordinary quality or power. the magic of springtime.

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

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   happening in an unusual or unexpected way, or easily or quickly: There's no magic solution to the problem. There's no magic formula for winning - just lots of hard work. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmagic noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /ˈmædʒɪk/ [uncountable] Idioms. the secret power of appearing to make impossible things happen by saying special words or doing special things. Do you believe in magic? a place of secret shadows and ancient magic. He sensed the presence of powerful dark magic (= evil magic). as if by magic He suddenly appeared as if by magic.