adj
Uncommon
mythical
MIH-thih-kuhl
Mythical (adj) means existing only in myth or legend, not in reality. Example: “Dragons are mythical creatures found in stories across many cultures.”
adj
1
Existing only in myth or legend, not in reality.
"Dragons are mythical creatures found in stories across many cultures."
"The mythical city of Atlantis has fascinated explorers for centuries."
2
Not real; invented or imaginary.
"The company's promised savings turned out to be entirely mythical."
How to use mythical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBelonging to legend rather than real life — imaginary, not factual.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more mythical
- Superlative
- most mythical
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Dragons are _____ creatures found in stories across many cultures.
Etymology
Comes from Latin mȳthicus with -al added; by surface analysis, it can also be seen as myth + -ical.
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What does “mythical” mean?
The word “mythical” means existing only in myth or legend, not in reality. In plain terms, belonging to legend rather than real life — imaginary, not factual.
How do you pronounce “mythical”?
“Mythical” is pronounced MIH-thih-kuhl (/ˈmɪθɪkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “mythical” in a sentence?
Here is “mythical” used in a sentence: “Dragons are mythical creatures found in stories across many cultures.”
What is another word for “mythical”?
Words with a similar meaning to “mythical” include mythic and legendary.
What part of speech is “mythical”?
“Mythical” is an adjective.
Is “mythical” a common word?
“Mythical” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mythical” have?
“Mythical” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: existing only in myth or legend, not in reality.
