- having or using special powers to make impossible things happen or seem to happen
- a magic spell/charm/potion
- There is no magic formula for passing exams—only hard work.
- (informal) having a special quality that makes something seem wonderful
- It was a magic moment when the two sisters were reunited after 30 years.
- Then he said the magic words: ‘I can help you with that.’
- She has a magic touch with the children and they do everything she asks.
- Trust is the magic ingredient in our relationship.
- [not before noun] (British English, informal) very good or a lot of fun
- ‘What was the trip like?’ ‘Magic!’
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French magique, from Latin magicus (adjective), late Latin magica (noun), from Greek magikē (tekhnē) ‘(art of) a magus’: magi were regarded as magicians.
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