magic
The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them.
Noun 3 meanings
The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them.
““My magic will help you find true love,” said the witch as she looked for the right herbs in her collection.”
Something producing successful and remarkable results, especially when not fully understood; an enchanting quality; exceptional skill.
The art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers.
Adjective 4 meanings
Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic.
“a magic dragon”
Producing extraordinary results, as though through the use of magic.
“a magic moment”
Pertaining to conjuring tricks or illusions performed for entertainment etc.
“a magic trick”
Great; excellent.
“I cleaned up the flat while you were out. —Really? Magic!”
Verb 1 meaning
To produce, transform (something), (as if) by magic.
Etymology
From Middle English magik, magyk, from Old French magique (noun and adjective), from Latin magicus (adjective), magica (noun use of feminine form of magicus), from Ancient Greek μαγικός (magikós, “magical”), from μάγος (mágos, “magus”).
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MAGIC at a glance
MAGIC has 5 letters and scores 10 points in Scrabble (M 3 + A 1 + G 2 + I 1 + C 3) and 13 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #1,750 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with magic
All rhymes- STRATEGIC12
- LOGIC8
- TRAGIC9
- ALLERGIC11
- NOSTALGIC12
- GEOLOGIC12
- HEMORRHAGIC22
- LETHARGIC15
- PELAGIC12
- BIOLOGIC13
- NEUROLOGIC13
- PARAPLEGIC17
One letter away
- MANIC9
- MAFIC12
- MALIC9
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