English adjective: magic | |||
1. | magic possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers | ||
Samples | Charming incantations. Magic signs that protect against adverse influence. A magical spell. 'tis now the very witching time of night. Wizard wands. Wizardly powers. | ||
Synonyms | charming, magical, sorcerous, witching, wizard, wizardly | ||
Similar | supernatural | ||
Antonyms | natural | ||
English noun: magic | |||
1. | magic (cognition) any art that invokes supernatural powers | ||
Synonyms | thaumaturgy | ||
Broader (hypernym) | supernaturalism | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | black art, black magic, conjuration, conjuring, conjury, invocation, juju, mojo, necromancy, sorcery, white magic | ||
2. | magic (act) an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers | ||
Synonyms | conjuration, conjuring trick, deception, illusion, legerdemain, magic trick, thaumaturgy, trick | ||
Broader (hypernym) | performance | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | card trick, prestidigitation, sleight of hand | ||