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Definition of mythical adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

mythical

adjective
 
/ˈmɪθɪkl/
 
/ˈmɪθɪkl/
[usually before noun]
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  1. (also less frequent mythic)
    existing only in ancient myths synonym legendary
    • mythical beasts/heroes
  2. (also less frequent mythic)
    that does not exist or is not true synonym fictitious
    • Oh yes, that will be the mythical ‘rich uncle’ that he boasts about.
    • a mythical golden age when children always did what they were told
  3. (also mythic)
    that has become very famous, like somebody/something in a myth
    • The Hudson River enjoys mythical status as the boundary between New York City and the rest of the republic.
See mythical in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee mythical in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English

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