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magic

9 definitions • 13 examples
1
the use of special powers to make things happen that would usually be impossible, such as in stories for children:

Examples:

The group is known for its belief in witchcraft and magic.
As if by magic/Like magic, the car changes into a boat when it hits the water.
2
the skill of performing tricks to entertain people, such as making things appear and disappear and pretending to cut someone in half:

Examples:

He's a comedian who also does magic.
3
a special and exciting quality that makes something seem different from ordinary things:

Examples:

Although the film was made 50 years ago, it has lost none of its magic.
No one could fail to be charmed by the magic of this beautiful city.
4
with special powers:

Examples:

The witch put a magic spell on the prince and turned him into a frog.
I'll show you a magic trick.
5
happening in an unusual or unexpected way, or easily or quickly:

Examples:

There's no magic solution to the problem.
There's no magic formula for winning - just lots of hard work.
6
used when you think something is very good and you like it a lot:

Examples:

"Kate's having a party on Saturday night." "Magic!"
7
(esp. in stories for children) the use of special powers to make things happen that would usually be impossible:

Examples:

a tale of witchcraft and magic
8
Magic is also the skill of performing tricks to entertain people, such as making things seem to appear and disappear, or the tricks performed:

Examples:

My daughter loves doing magic.
9
a special, exciting quality that makes something or someone different and better than others:

Examples:

As an actress, she has lost none of her magic, and she still is thrilling to watch.

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