WordHive Learning Dictionary

Magic

noun, adjective

Magic means something that seems impossible or full of wonder.

5 letters 2 syllables

What does Magic mean?

Magic means something that seems impossible or full of wonder.

Dictionary definition

special power, skill, or trick that seems impossible or wonderful.

Example sentences

Magic in a sentence

easy

The magic trick surprised the class.

medium

In the story, magic helped the character solve a problem.

hard

Writers often use magic to create a sense of wonder in fantasy stories.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Magic

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does magic mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to magic?

Practice 3

Which word is an antonym or strong contrast for magic?

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Magic

Voice settings
Sounds like

maj · ik · strongest beat: maj

Synonyms

Words like Magic

wondera feeling of amazement
enchantmenta magical or charming quality
Antonyms

Opposite words

ordinarynot special or surprising
realisticbased on what could happen in real life
Synonym practice

Want to practice magic synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The magic trick surprised the class," then compare close word choices. Practice magic synonyms.

Word family

Magic word family

Base word

magic

adjective

magical

Related to magic or wonder.

noun

magician

A person who performs magic tricks.

Related words
Student support

Understand Magic

Hint for students

Magic means something that seems impossible or full of wonder.

Common mix-up

Magic is not the same as ordinary. Magic means magic means something that seems impossible or full of wonder.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: In the story, magic helped the character solve a problem. Clue words: story, helped, character. Underline clue words that show why magic fits instead of ordinary. Now write one new sentence that shows magic without using the word magic. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show magic?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "In the story, magic helped the character solve a problem." Why does magic fit better than ordinary?