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magically

adv. manner
B1 Intermediate US //ˈmædʒɪkəɫi// UK //mˈædʒɪkli// mag·i·cal·ly

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.


SIMPLE

The mess magically disappeared while I was out.

CONTEXTUAL

After we updated the software, the connection problems we had been facing magically vanished.

COMPLEX

The old theater was magically transformed for the gala, with hundreds of tiny lights creating the illusion of a clear night sky indoors.

Origin

From magic + -ally or magical + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed before the verb it modifies or at the end of a clause.

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