magic

CEFRA2

/ˈmad͡ʒɪk/

noun · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Special power that seems to control events in impossible ways.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Wonderful, exciting, or seeming to have special power.

Examples

  • The prince was changed into a tree by magic.

  • The prince was turned into a frog by magic.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The 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.

  2. The supernatural forces which are drawn on in such a ritual.

  3. The ability to cast a magic spell.

More examples

In context

  • “My magic will help you find true love,” said the witch as she looked for the right herbs in her collection.

  • I learned a new magic after rescuing the tree fairy.

  • a magic wand

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

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.