magically

Meanings

1. 1adverb

   In a way that seems to involve magic or supernatural power.

   Grammar: Modifies a verb or whole clause: The key magically opened the door.

   Patterns

   • magically appear
   • magically disappear
   • magically open

   The candles magically lit themselves as she entered the room.

   He magically produced a coin from behind her ear.

   The heavy door magically swung open without a sound.

2. 2adverbfigurative

   In a surprising and welcome way, as if by magic, without obvious cause.

   Grammar: Often used figuratively for good results that seem too easy: The problem magically solved itself.

   Patterns

   • magically solve something
   • magically fix something
   • magically get better

   My headache magically disappeared after I drank some water.

   They magically found a parking space right in front of the restaurant.

   The stain magically came out in the wash.

Common combinations

magically appear

A rainbow magically appeared after the storm.

magically disappear

The cookies magically disappeared before dinner.

magically transform

The old factory was magically transformed into a beautiful hotel.

magically work

I don't know why, but the remote magically works now.

Synonyms and how they differ

miraculously

Suggests a wonderful event caused by a miracle or divine power; magically is more about illusion or unexplained ease.

supernaturally

Focuses on forces beyond nature; magically often implies trickery or a fairy-tale quality.

Opposites

Word family

magic noun

The power to make impossible things happen, or tricks that seem to do so.

magical adjective

Having a special, enchanting quality, or relating to magic.

magician noun

A person who performs magic tricks or uses magic.

Commonly confused: magically or magic?

Practice

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