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magicky en · ADJ

Etymology

From magic + -y.

Meanings

  1. (informal) Representing, or characteristic of magic; magical; magiclike
    • “A mixed-up, magicky place most humans don't notice, unless they know what they are looking for. There are lots of them. You just need to know where to look.” “A mixed-up, magicky place,” Tanya repeated. 2016, Michelle Harrison, One Wish:
    • “Akstyr's off somewhere being secretive and magicky, and Books left at dawn, excited about spending a day at the library— that is pathetic, by the way.” “Basilard's not around?” “Haven't seen him since last night.” “I hope he shows up today. 2011, Lindsay Buroker, Deadly Games: The Emperor's Edge, Book 3:
    • For she was still greatly bothered by the magicky sight in one of her eyes. It made her see Faeries and their bits and bobs of magic everywhere: […] 2013, Rosalind Kerven, Faeries, Elves and Goblins: The Old Stories:

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most magicky Degree=Sup lexicographic
more magicky Degree=Cmp lexicographic