mythical — existing only in myths or imagination; legendary
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing only in myths or imagination; legendary
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪθɪkəl/
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
A child stares wide-eyed at a glowing unicorn drinking from a mythical forest pond.
The mythical dragon flew across the kingdom's sky. (MYTH + MAGICAL = MYTHICAL → existing only in myths or seeming legendary and unreal)
A mythical dragon led the hero into a magical and fantastical adventure.
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🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
myth (story, legend) + -ic (relating to) + -al (pertaining to) = mythical (relating to or of the nature of myths)
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📝Examples
“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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