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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)
- Existing in myth.
- (by extension) Not real; false or fabricated.
Synonyms
Derived terms
- mythicality
- mythicalness
Translations
existing in myth