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Meaning: Any art that invokes supernatural powers Classified under: Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents Synonyms: thaumaturgy; magic Hypernyms ("magic" is a kind of...): supernaturalism (a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding) Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "magic"): juju (the power associated with a juju) mojo (a magic power or magic spell) conjuration; conjuring; conjury; invocation (calling up a spirit or devil) black art; black magic; necromancy; sorcery (the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world) white magic (magic used only for good purposes)
Meaning: An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers Classified under: Nouns denoting acts or actions Synonyms: conjuring trick; magic trick; legerdemain; magic; thaumaturgy; conjuration; deception; illusion; trick Hypernyms ("magic" is a kind of...): performance (the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment) Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "magic"): card trick (a trick performed with playing cards) prestidigitation; sleight of hand (manual dexterity in the execution of tricks)
Meaning: Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers Synonyms: magic; magical; sorcerous; witching; wizard; wizardly; charming Context examples: charming incantations / magic signs that protect against adverse influence / a magical spell / 'tis now the very witching time of night / wizard wands / wizardly powers Similar: supernatural (not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material)  "Ask me no questions, I'll tell you no lies." (English proverb) "A man who would not love his father's grave is worse than a wild animal." (Native American quotes, Chief Joseph, Nez Perce) "The most praised form of fluency is silence when talk isn't wise." (Arabic proverb) "Even if a monkey wears a golden ring, it is and remains an ugly thing." (Dutch proverb) Useful links: juju definition Pronunciation of mojo invocation definition Pronunciation of white magic sleight of hand definition
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