as if by magic
Without apparent cause
As if by magic describes something happening in a way that seems inexplicable or wonderfully sudden, as though supernatural forces were responsible: The stain disappeared as if by magic.
The phrase acknowledges that no actual magic occurred while emphasizing how surprising or effortless the result appeared.
- out of thin airWithout apparent source
- instantaneousHappening without any delay
- awe-inspiringEvoking reverential wonder
- miracleSupernatural occurrence beyond explanation
- fortuitousHappening by lucky chance
stroke of luck · unbidden · lucky · enchantment · sorcery · breathtaking · seamless · like clockwork · wondrous · metamorphosis · spellbinding · synchronicity · transfiguration · conjuring · prestidigitation · sleight of hand · automatic · marvelous
as if by magicpredictably
In an expected manner
naturally · logically · as expected · unsurprisingly · scientifically
as if by magicwith great effort
laboriously · painstakingly · step by step · gradually · slowly but surely
as if by magictransparently
In an obvious manner
methodically · step by step · mechanically · systematically · traceably