magically

Thân thiện

The magician waved his wand and the rabbit disappeared magically.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner that involves, resembles, or is characteristic of magic: Describes an action or event that occurs as if by magic, with a sense of wonder, mystery, or supernatural power.
   • In a way that is enchantingly beautiful or delightful: Can describe something that is so wonderful or effective it seems beyond ordinary explanation.

Usage and Examples

• Describing an action with supernatural qualities:
  • The fairy godmother waved her wand, and the pumpkin transformed magically into a golden carriage.
  • The scar on his forehead had magically vanished overnight.
• Describing something enchantingly effective or delightful:
  • The tension in the room magically dissolved when she started telling jokes.
  • Her voice has a magically calming effect on the baby.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "Magically appear/disappear": A common collocation emphasizing sudden, inexplicable arrival or vanishing.
  • All the decorations magically appeared while we were asleep.
• Used to express that a problem was solved or a situation changed in a surprisingly easy and perfect way.
  • All our logistical issues were magically resolved.

Variants and Related Words

• Magic (n): The power of apparently influencing events by using mysterious or supernatural forces.
  • The children believed in the magic of the old forest.
• Magic (adj): Having supernatural powers, or possessing a special, delightful quality.
  • It was a magic moment.
• Magical (adj): Relating to, using, or resembling magic; wonderfully enchanting.
  • The evening had a magical atmosphere.

Synonyms

• As if by magic: In a way that suggests the use of magic.
• Miraculously: In a way that suggests a miracle, emphasizing wonder and impossibility.
• Enchantingly: In a charming or delightful way.
• Mysteriously: In a way that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.

Antonyms

• Normally: In the usual or ordinary way.
• Naturally: In a way that accords with nature, without supernatural intervention.
• Ordinarily: In the usual course of events.

Common Phrases and Collocations

• Work magically: To function with surprisingly perfect results.
  • This new software update works magically on my old computer.
• Magically delicious: (A famous advertising phrase) Used to describe something as wonderfully tasty or delightful.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a magical manner
   • it disappeared magically

Từ đồng nghĩa

• as if by magic