Magic (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 from 14th c.
Magic (noun)
A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell. from 14th c.
Magic (noun)
The supernatural forces which are drawn on in such a ritual
Magic (noun)
Something producing successful and remarkable results, especially when not fully understood; an enchanting quality; exceptional skill. from 17th c.
Magic (noun)
A conjuring trick or illusion performed to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers. from 19th c.
Magic (noun)
Complicated or esoteric code that is not expected to be generally understood.
Magic (adjective)
Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic. from 14th c.
“a magic wand; a magic dragon”
Magic (adjective)
Producing extraordinary results, as though through the use of magic; wonderful, amazing. from 17th c.
“a magic moment”
Magic (adjective)
Pertaining to conjuring tricks or illusions performed for entertainment etc. from 19th c.
“a magic show; a magic trick”
Magic (adjective)
Great; excellent. from 20th c.
“— I cleaned up the flat while you were out. — Really? Magic!”
Magic (adjective)
Describing the number of nucleons in a particularly stable isotopic nucleus; 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82, 126, and 184. from 20th c.
Magic (adjective)
Being a literal number or string value with no meaning or context, not defined as a constant or variable from 20th c.
“The code is full of magic numbers and we can’t figure out what they mean.”
Magic (verb)
To produce, transform (something), (as if) by magic. from 20th c.
Spellwork (noun)
Any magical practice involving creating or casting spells, especially new enchantments or spells which are intricate or complex.
Spellwork (noun)
The constituting such a formulation; the inner workings or structure of a spell.
Magic (noun)
the power of apparently influencing events by using mysterious or supernatural forces
“suddenly, as if by magic, the doors start to open”
Magic (noun)
mysterious tricks, such as making things disappear and reappear, performed as entertainment
“his parents bought him a magic set for Christmas”
Magic (noun)
a quality of being beautiful and delightful in a way that seems remote from daily life
“the magic of the theatre”
Magic (noun)
exceptional skill or talent
“he’s been working his magic on New Zealand movies for the past two decades”
Magic (adjective)
having or apparently having supernatural powers
“a magic wand”
Magic (adjective)
very effective in producing the desired results
“confidence is the magic ingredient needed to spark recovery”
Magic (adjective)
wonderful; exciting
“it was a great time, magic”
Magic (verb)
move, change, or create by or as if by magic
“he must have been magicked out of the car at the precise second it exploded”