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 /
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.
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.
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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