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Magic ˈmædʒɪk I Make Adjective Bre Spell/Charm/Potion/Trick Formula

Word magic
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈmædʒɪk / NAmE / ˈmædʒɪk /
Example
  • a magic spell/charm/potion/trick
  • there is no magic formula for passing exams—only hard work.
  • i wish i could wave a magic wand and make everything all right again.
  • it was a magic moment when the two sisters were reunited after 30 years.
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magic

(adjective)BrE / ˈmædʒɪk / NAmE / ˈmædʒɪk /
  1. having or using special powers to make impossible things happen or seem to happen
    • a magic spell/charm/potion/trick
    • There is no magic formula for passing exams—only hard work.
    • I wish I could wave a magic wand and make everything all right again.
  2. having a special quality that makes something seem wonderful
    • It was a magic moment when the two sisters were reunited after 30 years.
    • She has a magic touch with the children and they do everything she asks.
    • Trust is the magic ingredient in our relationship.
  3. very good or enjoyable
    • ‘What was the trip like?’ ‘Magic!’

    Word Origin

    • late 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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