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- pronunciation:
- mae
jihk
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
supernatural control of physical forces or events, as by spells or ritual actions.
The wizard used his magic to fight his foe.
- synonyms:
- conjuration, necromancy, sorcery, thaumaturgy, witchcraft
- similar words:
- black art, black magic, demonology, hoodoo, occultism, Satanism, shamanism, voodoo, wizardry
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| definition 2: |
trickery meant to entertain by suggesting such supernatural control; sleight of hand.
The children enjoyed the entertainer's magic.
- synonyms:
- legerdemain, prestidigitation, sleight of hand
- similar words:
- hocus-pocus, trickery
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| definition 3: |
the words, actions, or spells used by someone practicing such control or trickery.
- synonyms:
- abracadabra, charm, conjuration, enchantment, hocus-pocus, incantation, invocation, rune, spell
- similar words:
- hex, mumbo jumbo
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| definition 4: |
an overpowering, exceptional, or mysterious quality or influence.
The magic of her singing entranced the audience.- synonyms:
- alchemy, charisma, enchantment, magnetism, spell, witchcraft
- similar words:
- allure, charm, hocus-pocus, mesmerism, talisman
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| related words: |
abracadabra, glamour |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, concerning, or used in the practice of magic.
The witch put a magic spell on the castle.- similar words:
- arcane, charmed, mystic, mystical, spellbound
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| definition 2: |
produced by or as if by magic.
They went to live in a magic castle in the sky.- synonyms:
- bewitched, charmed, enchanted
- similar words:
- legendary, miraculous, mystic, mystical, spellbound
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| related words: |
trick |
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