magical
Beyond natural explanation
Magical describes things connected to magic—supernatural forces or practices that defy natural laws: a magical incantation, magical powers.
More loosely, magical means enchanting or wonderfully delightful: a magical evening, The light on the water was magical.
This second sense suggests something so special it feels touched by forces beyond the ordinary.
Powerfully and mysteriously charming
- captivatingDeeply holding one's attention
- alluringPowerfully appealing
- entrancingDeeply captivating or bewitching
- mesmerizingCompletely capturing one's attention
fascinating · beguiling · spellbinding · delightful · charming · wondrous · dreamlike · ethereal
Understood by few
- esotericAccessible to few
- mysticalOf hidden spiritual significance
- occultConcealed from view
- supernaturalBeyond natural explanation
metaphysical · numinous · kabbalistic · gnostic · hermetic · theurgy · ritual · sacred
Spoken magical formula
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- hexMalevolent incantation
- curseInvoked harm through words
- charmAttractive personal quality
conjuration · bewitchment · cantrip · invocation · abracadabra · hocus-pocus · spell · casting
Divination card set
- oracleAuthoritative wisdom source
- prophecyForetelling of future events
- runesOld Germanic script
- palmistryReading hands for fortunes
clairvoyant · scrying · fortuneteller · seer · soothsayer · augury · omen · portent
Dexterous trickery
- prestidigitationSkillful hand-based illusions
- trickDeliberate deception
- conjuringPerforming magical illusions
- misdirectionIntentional focus manipulation
levitation · vanishing · illusionist · escapology · stage · mentalism · transformation · sawing
Reverent fear and wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
- miracleSupernatural occurrence beyond explanation
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
spectacle · phenomenon · bewilderment · rapture · revelation · surprise · incredulity · wonderment
Worn protective token
- talismanMagical protective charm
- wandThin ceremonial stick
- staffOrganization's workers collectively
- orbLuminous celestial body
crystal · relic · phylactery · totem · fetish · grimoire · mirror · ring
Spirit communication ritual
- mediumMiddle size or state
- channelingDirecting flow or energy
- specterGhostly threatening presence
- apparitionVisible supernatural manifestation
ghost · poltergeist · phantom · spirit · possession · haunting · ectoplasm · planchette
Practitioner of sorcery
- witchPractitioner of dark arts
- sorcererWielder of arcane power
- sorceressFemale practitioner of magic
- warlockMale practitioner of dark magic
enchanter · enchantress · necromancer · shaman · druid · conjurer · alchemist · thaumaturge
bewitching
Powerfully and mysteriously charming
- captivatingDeeply holding one's attention
- alluringPowerfully appealing
- entrancingDeeply captivating or bewitching
mesmerizing · fascinating · beguiling · spellbinding · delightful · charming · wondrous · dreamlike · ethereal · otherworldly
arcane
Understood by few
supernatural · metaphysical · numinous · kabbalistic · gnostic · hermetic · theurgy · ritual · sacred · forbidden
incantation
Spoken magical formula
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- hexMalevolent incantation
- curseInvoked harm through words
charm · conjuration · bewitchment · cantrip · invocation · abracadabra · hocus-pocus · spell · casting · wand
tarot
Divination card set
palmistry · clairvoyant · scrying · fortuneteller · seer · soothsayer · augury · omen · portent · vision
sleight
Dexterous trickery
- prestidigitationSkillful hand-based illusions
- trickDeliberate deception
- conjuringPerforming magical illusions
misdirection · levitation · vanishing · illusionist · escapology · stage · mentalism · transformation · sawing · cups-and-balls
awe
Reverent fear and wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
- miracleSupernatural occurrence beyond explanation
astonishment · spectacle · phenomenon · bewilderment · rapture · revelation · surprise · incredulity · wonderment · fascination
amulet
Worn protective token
orb · crystal · relic · phylactery · totem · fetish · grimoire · mirror · ring · cloak
séance
Spirit communication ritual
- mediumMiddle size or state
- channelingDirecting flow or energy
- specterGhostly threatening presence
apparition · ghost · poltergeist · phantom · spirit · possession · haunting · ectoplasm · planchette · Ouija
wizard
Practitioner of sorcery
warlock · enchanter · enchantress · necromancer · shaman · druid · conjurer · alchemist · thaumaturge · spellcaster
unicorn
Mythical one-horned horse
- dragonLegendary fire-breathing reptile
- phoenixSelf-immolating, regenerating bird
- fairyTiny winged magical creature
pixie · elf · mermaid · griffin · centaur · nymph · genie · djinn · goblin · troll
- fairytale adjectivesenchanted, wicked, cursed, charming, bewitched
- atmospheresmisty, hazy, foggy, smoky, humid
- special qualitiesunique, rare, exclusive, exceptional, extraordinary
- whimsicalwhimsical, whimsy, fanciful, playful, quirky
- fantasy aestheticsethereal, mystical, enchanted, whimsical, high fantasy
- elvenelf, elves, elven, pointed ears, immortal
magicalnatural
Not artificially produced
nonmagical · mundane · scientific · unmagical · rational
magicaldull
Lacking edge or interest
boring · dreary · prosaic · uninspiring · unmoving
magicalordinary
Standard, unremarkable
mundane · commonplace · everyday · unremarkable · unexceptional
- magic wandTool for casting spells
- magic trickPerformed feat seeming impossible
- magic showPerformance of illusions
- magic carpetEnchanted aerial floor covering
- magic wordCourtesy term required
- magic spellSupernatural verbal formula
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