Word Adverb
magically
adv.
manner
B1 Intermediate US /ˈmædʒɪkəɫi/ UK /mˈædʒɪkli/ mag·i·cal·ly
Definition
adv.in a way that seems like magic or is very surprising. You use it when something happens so perfectly or quickly that it is hard to explain.
adv.in a manner that suggests the use of supernatural powers or occurs in a way that is unexpectedly perfect or sudden.
Examples
“The mess magically disappeared while I was out.”
“After we updated the software, the connection problems we had been facing magically vanished.”
“The old theater was magically transformed for the gala, with hundreds of tiny lights creating the illusion of a clear night sky indoors.”
Usage
Typically placed before the verb it modifies or at the end of a clause.
Etymology
From magic + -ally or magical + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated