Mythical: meaning, definitions and examples

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mythical

 

[ หˆmษชฮธษชkษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

creatures

Existing only in myths or legends; imaginary; fictitious.

Synonyms

fictional, legendary, mythological

Examples of usage

  • Mythical creatures like unicorns and dragons have captured the imagination of people for centuries.
  • The island was said to be home to mythical beings who possessed magical powers.
  • The story of the mythical hero has been passed down through generations.
  • The ancient civilization believed in mythical gods and goddesses.
  • The mythical land was said to be hidden beyond the mountains.
Context #2 | Adjective

places

Relating to or occurring in myths; legendary.

Synonyms

fabled, legendary, mythological

Examples of usage

  • The mythical city of Atlantis is said to have sunk into the ocean.
  • The explorer searched for the mythical fountain of youth in the jungle.
  • The map depicted a mythical island that was rumored to hold hidden treasures.
  • The ancient texts described mythical lands that no longer exist.
  • The mythical kingdom was said to be ruled by a powerful sorcerer.

Translations

Translations of the word "mythical" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mรญtico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅŒเคฐเคพเคฃเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mythisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mitos

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ั„ั–ั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mityczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅž่ฉฑ็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mythique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรญtico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mitolojik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ํ™”์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณุทูˆุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรฝtickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรฝtickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅž่ฏ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mitski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ goรฐsagnakenndur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐาฃั‹ะทะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mifik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรญtico

Etymology

The word 'mythical' has its origins in the Late Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'mythique' and the Latin word 'mythicus'. It has been used to describe imaginary beings, places, or events that are often found in myths and legends. Throughout history, mythical stories have played a significant role in various cultures around the world, shaping beliefs, traditions, and folklore.

See also: myth, mythic, mythicism, mythological, mythology, mythos, myths.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,350, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.