mythical — existing only in myths or imagination; legendary
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing only in myths or imagination; legendary
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪθɪkəl/
Korean meaning: 신화 속에만 존재하는, 전설적인
Korean pronunciation: **미**씨컬
Example Sentences
- My boss's mythical 'open door policy' turned out to be more like a revolving door - it spins you around and spits you back out.
- The unicorn is probably the most famous mythical animal in Western culture.
- His mythical cooking skills were exposed when he burned water while making instant noodles.
mythical
ADJECTIVE//ˈmɪθɪkəl//
existing only in myths or imagination; legendary
existing only in myths or imagination; legendary
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Origin
From Greek 'mythos' meaning 'story' or 'myth', combined with the Latin-derived suffix '-ical' meaning 'relating to' or 'of the nature of'. The word entered English through French influence in the 16th century.
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“My boss's mythical 'open door policy' turned out to be more like a revolving door - it spins you around and spits you back out.”
“The unicorn is probably the most famous mythical animal in Western culture.”
“His mythical cooking skills were exposed when he burned water while making instant noodles.”
“The phoenix is a mythical bird that rises from its own ashes.”
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