magical

/ˈmædʒɪkl/

C1adjective

Relating to magic or having a wonderful, enchanting, and exciting quality.

Concreteness 2.3/5 · Abstract

Tiếng Việt

kỳ diệu

MÁ-dzic-khồ

Nhấn mạnh vào âm đầu 'MÁ', âm 'dz' phát âm giống chữ 'j' trong tiếng Anh nhưng nhẹ, âm cuối 'khồ' đọc lướt nhanh.

Liên quan đến ma thuật hoặc có chất lượng tuyệt vời, mê hoặc và đầy thú vị.

Meanings

2 meanings

1Containing or used in magic; having special powers to make impossible things happen.arts culture
Có tính chất ma thuật hoặc được sử dụng trong ảo thuật; có năng lực đặc biệt để biến những điều không thể thành có thể.
“In the story, the hero is given a magical cloak that makes him invisible.”
“Trong câu chuyện, vị anh hùng được tặng một chiếc áo choàng ma thuật giúp anh ta trở nên tàng hình.”
- It’s a story about a timid schoolteacher who obtains magical powers after he’s hit by a lightning bolt.
- The ancient staff was said to possess magical properties.
- Traditional folk tales are often filled with magical creatures.
Khi nói về các đồ vật trong truyện cổ tích hoặc phim giả tưởng (như gậy phép, áo choàng), người Việt thường dùng 'ma thuật' hoặc 'thần kỳ'.
2Wonderful and extremely pleasant in a way that seems like magic; enchanting.emotions
Tuyệt vời và cực kỳ dễ chịu theo cách như có phép màu; đầy mê hoặc.
“There was something magical about that evening that I will never forget.”
“Có điều gì đó thật kỳ diệu về buổi tối hôm ấy mà tôi sẽ không bao giờ quên.”
- The fireworks created a magical atmosphere in the summer night.
- It was a truly magical feeling to see the Northern Lights for the first time.
- The wedding was a magical occasion for everyone involved.
Trong ngữ cảnh đời thường để mô tả cảm xúc hay bầu không khí, 'magical' nên được dịch là 'kỳ diệu' hoặc 'huyền ảo' thay vì 'ma thuật'.

Word bank

Synonyms

Near synonyms

Antonyms

Common phrases

magical powers
magical atmosphere
magical properties
magical moment
magical realism
truly magical
absolutely magical

Grammar & forms

Grammar

singular
plural

Word family

magicallyadverb
magic, magiciannoun

Usage patterns

magical something
something magical

Avoid mistakes

Common mistakes

The show was very magic.
The show was very magical.
Use the adjective 'magical' to describe the quality of an experience.
She has magicly disappeared.
She has magically disappeared.
The adverb is spelled with two 'l's.
A magic feeling was in the air.
A magical feeling was in the air.
While 'magic' can be an adjective, 'magical' is preferred for feelings and atmospheres.
He is a magical.
He is a magician.
Do not use 'magical' as a noun for a person.
They used magic powers.
They used magical powers.
In formal writing, use the full adjective form 'magical' for powers.

Don't confuse with

magic
The power to use mysterious forces (noun) or relating to magic (adjective).
“He performed a magic trick. / It was a magic moment.”
While 'magic' is often used as an adjective (magic wand), 'magical' is more common for describing an enchanting atmosphere or feeling.
magician
A person who performs magic tricks or has magical powers.
“The magician pulled a rabbit out of the hat.”
Use 'magician' for the person, 'magical' for the quality.

Academic collocations

Words that pair with "magical" in formal and academic writing

verb: possessexertcreate
adjective: potentancientseemingly
noun: propertiespowerselements
preposition: inof

In context

Real-world examples

daily life
Watching the sunrise over Ha Long Bay was a magical experience.
Ngắm bình minh trên Vịnh Hạ Long là một trải nghiệm kỳ diệu.
Ha Long Bay is a source of national pride and often associated with 'magical' beauty in Vietnam.
business
The marketing team needs to create a magical brand story to attract customers.
Nhóm marketing cần tạo ra một câu chuyện thương hiệu đầy mê hoặc để thu hút khách hàng.
In business, 'magical' implies a story that captivates and emotionally connects with Vietnamese consumers.
academic
Magical realism is a prominent genre in contemporary literature studies.
Chủ nghĩa hiện thực huyền ảo là một thể loại nổi bật trong nghiên cứu văn học đương đại.
Vietnamese academic circles often discuss 'Magical Realism' (Chủ nghĩa hiện thực huyền ảo) in relation to world literature.
daily life
The festival atmosphere was absolutely magical with thousands of lanterns.
Bầu không khí lễ hội thật sự huyền ảo với hàng ngàn chiếc đèn lồng.
Refers to traditional festivals like the Mid-Autumn Festival or Hoi An lantern nights.
daily life
She has a magical touch when it comes to traditional embroidery.
Cô ấy có đôi bàn tay khéo léo kỳ diệu khi thêu thùa truyền thống.
Uses 'magical' figuratively to praise high-level traditional craft skills common in VN.

Notes for Vietnamese speakers

In Vietnam, the concept of 'magical' (kỳ diệu) is often linked to nature's beauty or supernatural intervention in folk tales (e.g., Ông Bụt).
Vietnamese learners often confuse 'magic' (noun/adj) and 'magical' (adj). 'Magical' is preferred for describing 'enchanting' feelings.
The phrase 'phép màu' (miracle/magic) is often used as a noun equivalent to describe magical events in life.

Etymology

Late 14th century: from Old French magique, from Latin magicus, from Greek magikos, from magos 'magician, learned magician'. The suffix -al was added in the late Middle English period to form the modern adjective. Source: Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology.

Exam levels

IELTS

6.5

CEFR

TOEIC

805-850