Magic

Pronunciation: /ˈmædʒɪk/

Magic (noun)

  1. special power used to make impossible things happen, often in stories.
  2. performing tricks to entertain people, like making things disappear.
  3. a special quality that makes something seem wonderful or exciting.

Examples

  • The wizard used magic to transform the frog.
  • She believed in the magic of the ancient spell.

Common collocations: cast a spell, ancient magic, magic show, perform magic, magic moment

Magic (adjective)

  1. connected with supernatural powers or performing tricks.

Examples

  • He wore a magic cloak that made him invisible.
  • The magic potion turned the prince into a frog.

Synonyms of Magic

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Magic

  • Magic is often contrasted with science as it involves supernatural elements.