How do you use the word "magic" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "magic": The prince was changed into a tree by magic. The prince was turned into a frog by magic.

Magic Meaning

/ˈmad͡ʒɪk/

Definition, CEFR level A2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounThe application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them.

nounThe application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them., The supernatural forces which are drawn on in such a ritual.

Sentence Examples

The prince was changed into a tree by magic.

The prince was turned into a frog by magic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

trick wizard magical

Antonyms:

natural

CEFR Practice Quiz

In the fairy tale, the wicked witch used dark ____ to cast a spell on the princess.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The children were amazed by the ____ show and couldn't figure out how the performer did the tricks today.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *megʰ-der. Proto-Indo-European *megʰ-ú-s Proto-Indo-Iranian *magʰúš Proto-Iranian *magúš Old Persian 𐎶𐎦𐏁 (m-gu-š /⁠maguš⁠/)bor. Ancient Greek μάγος (mágos) Proto-Indo-European *-kos Ancient Greek -κός (-kós) Ancient Greek -ικός (-ikós) Ancient Greek μαγικός (magikós)bor. Latin magicus Old French magiquebor. Middle English magik English magic From Middle English magik, magyk, from Old French magique (noun and adjective), from Latin magicus (adjective), magica (noun use of feminine form of magicus), from Ancient Greek μαγικός (magikós, “magical”), from μάγος (mágos, “magus”). Ultimately from Old Iranian, probably derived from Proto-Indo-European *meh₂gʰ- (“to be able to, to help; power, sorcerer”). Displaced Old English ġealdor (whence Middle English galder) and dwimmer.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"And whan he shall be arrayed as I telle you / lete hym thenne doo his incantacyons & his magyke as he wyll […]." — c. 1489, Foure Sonnes of Aymon, William Caxton:

"But by what magique I, that here have ſtood / Four hunderd yeares (thou know’ſt how truly ſpoke), / Can now remove, think’ſt thou?" — 1653, William Basse, “The Metamorphosis of the Wallnut-tree of Borestall. In an Eglogue and 3 Cantos, betweene Jasper and Jefferye.”, in J[ohn] P[ayne] C[ollier], editor, The Pastorals and Other Workes of William Basse. […] (Miscellaneous Tracts, Temp. Eliz. & Jac. I), [London: s.n.], published 1870, →OCLC, canto 2, stanza 19, page 122:

"The arts of magic and divination were strictly prohibited." — 1781, Edward Gibbon, Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, II.23:

"Does not the very name stir the heart [...] with a thrill more mysterious and romantic than any allusion to the magics of Egypt or Hind?" — 1928, Lewis Spence, Mysteries of Britain, page viii. 192:

"Conversions to the new religion […] have frequently been assisted by the view of converts that they are acquiring not just a means of otherworldly salvation, but a new and more powerful magic." — 1971, Keith Thomas, Religion and the Decline of Magic, Folio Society, published 2012, page 23:

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