Word
magically
Phoneticsmag·i·cal·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmædʒɪkəɫi/
UK/mˈædʒɪkli/
Adverb of manner
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.”
Examples
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.”
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.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/magically