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Webster 1913 Edition


Mythical

{

Myth′ic

,

Myth′ic-al

, }
Adj.
[L.
mythicus
, Gr. [GREEK]. See
Myth
.]
Of or relating to myths; described in a myth; of the nature of a myth; fabulous; imaginary; fanciful; mythological.
Myth′ic-al-ly
,
adv.
The
mythic
turf where danced the nymphs.
Mrs. Browning.
Hengist and Horsa, Vortigern and Rowena, Arthur and Mordred, are
mythical
persons, whose very existence may be questioned.
Macaulay.

Definition 2024


mythical

mythical

English

Adjective

mythical (comparative more mythical, superlative most mythical)

  1. Existing in myth.
  2. (by extension) Not real; false or fabricated.

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • mythicality
  • mythicalness

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