Magic (Jorma Kaukonen album)
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
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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



  1. Alledgedly supernatural charm, spell or other method to dominate natural forces.
  2. A ritual associated with supernatural magic or with mysticism.
  3. An illusion performed to give the appearance of magic or the supernatural.
  4. A cause not quite understood.
    Magic makes the light go on
  5. Something spectacular or wonderful.
    movie magic
  6. 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, legerdemain

Adjective



  1. Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic.
    a magic wand; a magic dragon
  2. Featuring illusions that are usually performed for entertainment.
    a magic show; a magic trick
  3. Wonderful, amazing or incredible.
    a magic moment

Verb



  1. To cast a magic spell on or at someone or something.
  2. To produce something, as if by magic.
 
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