magical

magical — adjective

1. involving or produced by supernatural forces that make impossible or extraordina

1.形容詞B1
釋義

involving or produced by supernatural forces that make impossible or extraordinary things happen

例句

Takeshi found a magical ring under his grandmother's old wooden bed.

collocation: magical ring (object with supernatural powers)

The witch spoke a magical spell and turned the frog into a prince.

collocation: magical spell

同義詞
  • supernatural

    broader term covering anything beyond the laws of nature, not limited to spells or charms

  • enchanted

    suggests something has been placed under a magic spell, often involving objects or places

  • mystical

    more spiritual or religious in tone, less about active spell-casting

反義詞
  • natural

    following the ordinary laws of nature, without supernatural involvement

  • ordinary

    everyday and unremarkable, without any special powers

文法句型

magical + noun

be + magical

用法筆記

This sense refers to actual supernatural powers, not to things that are simply wonderful. For the figurative meaning, see sense 2 (WONDERFUL).

常見錯誤

❌The magician performed a magical trick.
✅The magician performed a magic trick.
💡for stage performances and tricks, use 'magic' as the adjective, not 'magical'.
❌She has magical powers that let her read minds.
✅She has psychic powers that let her read minds.
💡'magical' describes supernatural forces that make impossible things happen, not specifically mind-reading abilities.

2. so beautiful, pleasant, or special that it feels like something from a dream or

2.形容詞B1
釋義

so beautiful, pleasant, or special that it feels like something from a dream or a fairy tale

例句

Watching the sunset from the hilltop was a magical experience for Quan.

predicative: be + magical (experience)

There is something magical about the way morning light fills the garden.

pattern: there is something magical about + noun phrase

同義詞
  • wonderful

    more common and general; can be used in any positive situation

  • enchanting

    softer and more poetic, often describing places or people that charm you

  • marvelous

    more common in American English; emphasises surprise and admiration

  • delightful

    suggests a gentle, pleasant enjoyment rather than strong wonder

反義詞
  • ordinary

    not special or remarkable in any way

  • boring

    uninteresting and dull; the opposite of exciting

  • dreadful

    extremely unpleasant; the opposite of wonderful

文法句型

magical + noun

be + magical

there is something magical about + noun/gerund

用法筆記

Common in descriptions of experiences, places, and moments. Often used with nouns like moment, experience, night, feeling, atmosphere.

常見錯誤

❌The food was magical.
✅The food was wonderful / delicious.
💡'magical' is best for experiences and atmospheres, not for tastes. Use 'wonderful' or 'delicious' for food.
❌It was a magical boring day.
✅It was a magical day.
💡'magical' already means extremely positive; do not pair it with negative words.