magic: meaning and words from its letters
5 letters · 10 letter points · starts with M · ends with C
Meaning of magic
noun
- uncountable, usually
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.
Example: “My magic will help you find true love,” said the witch as she looked for the right herbs in her collection.
- uncountable, usually
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. The supernatural forces which are drawn on in such a ritual.
- countable, usually
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. The ability to cast a magic spell.
Example: I learned a new magic after rescuing the tree fairy.
- uncountable, usually
Something producing successful and remarkable results, especially when not fully understood; an enchanting quality; exceptional skill.
Listed forms: magics, magick, magicke, magique.
Source: Wiktionary — magic.
adj
- not-comparable
Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic.
Example: a magic wand
- not-comparable
Producing extraordinary results, as though through the use of magic.
Example: a magic moment
- not-comparable
Pertaining to conjuring tricks or illusions performed for entertainment etc.
Example: a magic show
- colloquial, not-comparable
Great; excellent.
Example: I cleaned up the flat while you were out. —Really? Magic!
Listed forms: magick, magicke, magique.
Source: Wiktionary — magic.
verb
- transitive
To produce, transform (something), (as if) by magic.
Listed forms: magics, magicking, magicked, magick, magicke, magique.
Source: Wiktionary — magic.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for magic.
adjective
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
noun
any art that invokes supernatural powers
noun
an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
- magic trick
- conjuring trick
- trick
- legerdemain
- conjuration
- thaumaturgy
- illusion
- deception
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is magic in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
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| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of magic
M(3) + A(1) + G(2) + I(1) + C(3) = 10 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of magic
1 other standard-list word uses exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from magic
20 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in magic. Showing up to 24, longest first.