magic

magic

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈmad͡ʒɪk/]

Senses

1. magic (noun) — sense 1

Definition: 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.

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

2. magic (noun) — sense 2

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

3. magic (noun) — sense 3

Definition: 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.: A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell; a magical ability.

Example: And she can turn people into stone and do all kinds of horrible things. And she has made a magic so that it is always winter in Narnia—always winter, but it never gets to Christmas.

4. magic (adj) — sense 4

Definition: Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic.

Example: a magic wand

5. magic (adj) — sense 5

Definition: Producing extraordinary results, as though through the use of magic.

Example: a magic moment

6. magic (adj) — sense 6

Definition: Pertaining to conjuring tricks or illusions performed for entertainment etc.

Example: a magic show

7. magic (verb) — sense 7

Definition: To produce, transform (something), (as if) by magic.

Example: He pictured them standing about the dim hallway, magicked into immobility, glazed and mute, one with a hand raised, another bending to set down a bag, and Licht before them, nodding and twitching like a marionette, as usual.

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