Magic
WordNet
adjective
(1) Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
"Charming incantations"
"Magic signs that protect against adverse influence"
"A magical spell"
"'tis now the very witching time of night"- Shakespeare
"Wizard wands"
"Wizardly powers"
noun
(2) An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
(3) Any art that invokes supernatural powers
WiktionaryText
Alternative spellings
- used as a deliberate archaism
- used for supernatural magic, as distinguished from stage magic
Etymology
From from , reborrowed from , borrowed from , derived from from , sorcerer, of Iranian origin; akin to Old Persian .
Noun
- Alledgedly supernatural charm, spell or other method to dominate natural forces.
- A ritual associated with supernatural magic or with mysticism.
- An illusion performed to give the appearance of magic or the supernatural.
- A cause not quite understood.
- Magic makes the light go on
- Something spectacular or wonderful.
- movie magic
- Any behaviour of a program or algorithm that cannot be explained or is yet to be defined or implemented.
Synonyms
thaumaturgy, conjuring, sorcery, witchcraft sleight of hand, illusionism, legerdemainAdjective
- Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic.
- Featuring illusions that are usually performed for entertainment.
- a magic show; a magic trick
- Wonderful, amazing or incredible.
- a magic moment