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- 1. occurring in or characteristic of myths or folk tales: "one of Denmark's greatest mythical heroes" Similar
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The meaning of MYTHICAL is based on or described in a myth especially as contrasted with history. How to use mythical in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Mythical.
adjective. pertaining to, of the nature of, or involving a myth. dealt with in myth, as a prehistoric period. dealing with myths, as writing. existing only in myth, as a person. without foundation in fact; imaginary; fictitious: The explanation was entirely mythical. mythical. / ˈmɪθɪk; ˈmɪθɪkəl / adjective. of or relating to myth.
imaginary or not real: Start living life here and now instead of waiting for that mythical day when you'll be slim. Synonym. mythic. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Accounts and stories. anecdote. another. anti-narrative. backstory. be another story idiom. bodice-ripper. cautionary tale. horror story. in medias res. kompromat.
The meaning of MYTH is a usually traditional story of ostensibly historical events that serves to unfold part of the world view of a people or explain a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon. How to use myth in a sentence. Myth and Urban Myth.
Mythical means from myth, fables, or other traditional stories. A mythical story has no basis in historical events. Sometimes someone whose deeds far outshine others is referred to as mythical. There are a number of mythical animals that inhabit stories from around the globe.
1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Something or someone that is mythical exists only in myths and is therefore imaginary. ...the Hydra, the mythical beast that had seven or more heads. ...traditional stories woven around a pantheon of gods and mythical figures.
adjective. us / ˈmɪθ.ɪ.k ə l / uk / ˈmɪθ.ɪ.k ə l / Add to word list. existing only in stories: the mythical island of Atlantis. a mythical hero. dragons and other mythical creatures. Synonym. mythic. Compare. mythological. imaginary or not real: Start living life here and now instead of waiting for that mythical day when you'll be slim. Synonym.
Definition of mythical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adj. 1. pertaining to, of the nature of, or involving a myth. 2. dealt with in myth, as a prehistoric period. 3. existing only in myth or legend. 4. without foundation in fact; fictitious: a mythical explanation. [1670–80; < Late Latin mȳthic (us) (< Greek mȳthikós of myths; see myth, -ic) + -al 1] myth′i•cal•ly, adv.
MYTHICAL definition: 1. existing in a myth: 2. imaginary or not true. Learn more.
