Word of the Day

Magic

January 3, 2020

mag-ic / ˈma-jik

 

adjective   of or relating to supernatural power There is no magic wand that can resolve out problems. Jose Eduardo Dos Santos, 1942-   giving supernatural or enchanting feelings If you pay close attention to each day, you will discover the magic moment. Paulo Coelho, 1947-   noun   the use of certain means to exert supernatural force Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it. Roald Dahl, 1916-1990   an enchanting feeling Anyone who has loved has been touched by magic. Nora Roberts, 1950-   the art of creating illusions through sleight of hand Magic is easy if you put your heart into it. Michael Jackson, 1958-2009   a great influence that seems to stem from supernatural powers It’s not magic that takes us to another world – it’s storytelling. Val McDermid, 1955-     verb   to bring about or affect by supernatural forces The princess found herself being gently prodded and pushed and combed and magicked, and her hair felt weird. from ‘Once Upon a Dream’ by Liz Braswell, 1950-
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