adv
Uncommon
magically
MAJ-ih-klee
Magically (adv) means By or as if by magic. Example: “The clutter magically disappeared while the kids were at school.”
adv
1
By or as if by magic.
"The clutter magically disappeared while the kids were at school."
"His headache magically vanished once the meeting ended."
How to use magically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a way that seems impossible to explain, or literally through magic.
Common pairings
magically appear
magically disappear
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more magically
- Superlative
- most magically
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The clutter _____ disappeared while the kids were at school.
Etymology
From magical + -ly.
Synonyms
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as if by magic
Rhymes for magically
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What does “magically” mean?
The word “magically” means by or as if by magic. In plain terms, in a way that seems impossible to explain, or literally through magic.
How do you pronounce “magically”?
“Magically” is pronounced MAJ-ih-klee (/ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.kli/ in IPA).
How do you use “magically” in a sentence?
Here is “magically” used in a sentence: “The clutter magically disappeared while the kids were at school.”
What part of speech is “magically”?
“Magically” is an adverb.
Is “magically” a common word?
“Magically” is an uncommon word in modern English.
