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Magie — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • magic noun The use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explanation.
  • mojo noun A quality of personal charm, confidence, or magnetism that makes someone successful or attractive.

Senses

Magie is used for these senses in English:

  • magic (rare, countable) A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell; a magical ability. [from 14th c.]
  • magic 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 (entertainment) The art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers.
  • mojo (countable) An object (such as a charm or amulet) used to cast magic spells, especially in hoodoo.

magic — full definition

  1. noun The use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explanation.
  2. noun The performance of tricks and illusions designed to look supernatural, done for entertainment.
  3. noun A remarkable, almost inexplicable quality that makes something work brilliantly or feel special.
  4. adj Wonderful or excellent; producing extraordinary results.

mojo — full definition

  1. noun A quality of personal charm, confidence, or magnetism that makes someone successful or attractive.
  2. noun A magic charm or spell, especially in hoodoo folk tradition.

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