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magical (iou)



magical adjective. M16.
[from MAGIC noun + -AL1.]
Of or pertaining to magic; = MAGIC adjective 1a. M16.
J. A. Froude The service of God was..of the mind and heart, and not a magical superstition. E. Gellner Nothing magical is being offeredno mysterious transformation of reality.
b. = MAGIC adjective 1b. E17-M18.
Resembling magic in action or effect; produced as if by magic. Also, having an enchanting quality. E17.
W. Black The magical disappearance of about fifty or sixty rabbits. A. Carter 'Enter these enchanted woods..' Who could resist such a magical invitation?
Special collocations: magical realism = magic realism s.v. MAGIC adjective. magical realist noun & adjective = magic realist s.v. MAGIC adjective.
magi'cality noun magical power or quality E20.
magically adverb in a magical manner; (as if) by magic: E17.