NYT Dictionary

MAGICALLY

/ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.kli/
AdverbMAG-i-cal-lymag-i-cal-ly · 4 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

In a magical manner; by magic, or as if by magic.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From magic + -ally or magical + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

acutelyamplyconspicuouslyeminentlyemphaticallyexceptionallyexquisitelyextraordinarilyfamouslygenerously

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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