Synonyms for magic
- noun
- adjective
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Legerdemain — the art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions to give the appearance of supernatural…
legerdemain, trick, conjuring trick, hocus-pocus US, sleight-of-hand, conjuring, illusion, deception, prestidigitation, illusionism, jugglery dated
2. Enchantment — the application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate…
enchantment, sorcery, wizardry, incantation, conjuration formal, witchcraft, charm, witchery, black art, spell, necromancy, spell casting, rune, divination, glamour, glamor US, thaumaturgy, fascination, obeah, wanga, theurgy, diablerie rare, bewitchery rare
Adjective
Definitions
- n. 1
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. A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell; a magical ability.
- n. 2
The art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers.
- adj. 1
Producing extraordinary results, as though through the use of magic.
- adj. 2
Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic.
Related words
- Word family
- magical magician
- Phrases
- magic trick magic user black magic dark magic magic spell magic bullet magic eye magic mushroom
- Is a kind of
- power skill
Forms
- Plural
- magics → legerdemains, tricks, hocus-pocuses, conjurings…
Example sentences
- conjuring My son has gotten quite good at conjuring up excuses for not going to school.
- legerdemain Such changes are nothing more than the artist's legerdemain.
- sorcery Is there a difference between magic and sorcery?
- enchantment Tomas shrugged, not understanding Maria's enchantment.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| magic | rising | |
| conjuring | rising | |
| legerdemain | falling | |
| sorcery | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- rune1
- 5 letters
- trick1, spell1, charm1, obeah, wanga
- 6 letters
- wizard2, glamor2
- 7 letters
- amazing3, magical3, glamour2, sorcery3, theurgy
- 8 letters
- charming2, illusion3, wizardry3, witching2, witchery, wizardly, jugglery
- 9 letters
- wonderful3, deception3, conjuring3, sorcerous, diablerie
- 10 letters
- witchcraft2, divination4, necromancy4, bewitchery
- 11 letters
- fascination4, enchantment3, incantation4, conjuration, legerdemain4, necromantic, illusionism5, thaumaturgy
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (wizard2 = 2 syllables).