EGAVE

magic

About 17.85 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
    “My magic will help you find true love,” said the witch as she looked for the right herbs in her collection.
  2. noun The supernatural forces which are drawn on in such a ritual.
  3. noun A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell; a magical ability.
  4. noun The ability to cast a magic spell.
    I learned a new magic after rescuing the tree fairy.
  5. noun Something producing successful and remarkable results, especially when not fully understood; an enchanting quality; exceptional skill. Complicated or esoteric code that is not expected to be generally understood.
  6. noun Complicated or esoteric code that is not expected to be generally understood.
  7. noun The art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers.
  8. noun One such conjuring trick or illusion.

Similar words

sorcerous wizardly wizard supernatural magic trick legerdemain witching charming illusion deception

Often followed by

of and in is wand to power that lantern

Word family

magicked magicking magics

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