MYTHICAL


Meaning of MYTHICAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmith-i-kəl ]

adjective

or myth·ic -ik

Date: 1669

1. : based on or described in a myth especially as contrasted with history

2. usually mythical : existing only in the imagination : fictitious , imaginary

constructed a mythical all-star team

3. usually mythic : having qualities suitable to myth : legendary

the twilight of a mythic professional career — Clayton Riley

Synonyms: see fictitious

• myth·i·cal·ly -thi-k(ə-)lē adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.