Meaning & use

magically

adverb·Everyday

In a way that seems to involve magic, or happens suddenly and surprisingly without clear explanation.

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The stains magically disappeared after just one wash with the new detergent.

In the story, the pumpkin was magically transformed into a golden carriage.

A note on using this word

Magically is often used figuratively for surprising, welcome results in everyday speech, not only for literal magic in stories.

Words with a similar meaning

miraculouslymysteriously

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