magic

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magic

A magician performs magic with a deck of cards.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • Supernatural art or influence: The use of rituals, symbols, or actions believed to harness supernatural forces to influence events or people.
    • An illusory or seemingly impossible feat: A trick or performance that appears to defy natural laws, creating wonder or deception.

  2. Adjective:

    • Relating to or using supernatural powers: Possessing, using, or characteristic of forces beyond scientific understanding.
    • Wonderfully effective or enchanting: Having a captivating, delightful, or seemingly miraculous quality.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The old book contained secrets of ancient magic.
    • The magician performed magic that amazed the entire audience.

  • Adjective:

    • He claimed to have a magic wand with wizardly powers.
    • The evening had a magic atmosphere under the stars.
Advanced Usage

  • "as if by magic": happening in a sudden and seemingly inexplicable way.

    • The clean dishes appeared, as if by magic, while I was out.

  • "the magic of": the special, enchanting quality possessed by something.

    • She writes about the magic of childhood.
Variants and Related Words

  • Magical (adjective): Relating to or resembling magic; enchanting.

    • The forest felt like a magical place.

  • Magician (noun): A person who performs magic tricks or is skilled in magic.

    • The magician pulled a rabbit from his hat.
Synonyms
  • Sorcery: The use of magic, especially evil magic.
  • Wizardry: Exceptional skill in a particular area or the practice of magic.
  • Enchantment: A feeling of great pleasure or a magical spell.
Related Phrases and Phrasal Verbs

  • Magic away: To make something disappear as if by magic.

    • She wished she could magic away all her problems.

  • Work its magic: To have a positive or transformative effect.

    • Give the medicine time to work its magic.
Related Idioms

  • Magic bullet: A simple, quick solution to a difficult problem.

    • There is no magic bullet for solving climate change.

  • Magic touch: A special ability to do something very well, especially in a way that seems effortless.

    • She has a magic touch with plants; they all thrive.
magic

A magician performs magic with a deck of cards.

Adjective
  1. possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
    • charming incantations
    • magic signs that protect against adverse influence
    • a magical spell
    • 'tis now the very witching time of night- Shakespeare
    • wizard wands
    • wizardly powers
Noun
  1. an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
  2. any art that invokes supernatural powers

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