magic

[maj-ik] / ˈmædʒ ɪk /

NOUN

supernatural power; appearance of impossible feats by tricks

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fascination illusion wizardry

STRONG

alchemy allurement astrology augury bewitchment conjuring conjury devilry diabolism divination enchantment exorcism foreboding horoscopy incantation legerdemain magnetism necromancy occultism power prediction presage prestidigitation prophecy rune soothsaying sorcery spell superstition taboo thaumaturgy trickery voodoo voodooism witchcraft

WEAK

black art fortune-telling hocuspocus sleight of hand sortilege

Antonyms

STRONG

reality

Example Sentences

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“The second is the magic. This is what gives you goosebumps and stars in the eyes.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Investing, for them, is a way to regain some certainty—with the magic of compound interest.

From The Wall Street Journal

Whether Lawson proves the magic ingredient will be put to the test when the new series hits screens in autumn.

From BBC

There’s no “magic number” for marriage — there’s not even one for retirement — but financial stability is positively correlated with happy marriages.

From MarketWatch

So many of Scotland's moments of magic in the winning run against England have heavily involved players who are not starting or not in the 23.

From BBC

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