magic

Universal Words noun, adjective, verb noun [U] 1 the secret power of appearing to make impossible things happen by saying special words or doing special things: Do you believe in magic? * a place of secret shadows and ancient magic * He suddenly appeared as if by magic. * A passage was cleared through the crowd like magic. seealsoBLACKMAGIC 2 the art of doing tricks that seem impossible in order to entertain people SYNCONJURING 3 a special quality or ability that sb/sth has, that seems too wonderful to be real: dance and music which capture the magic of India * He loved the magic and mystery of the place. * Like all truly charismatic people he can work his magic on both men and women. * Our year in Italy was pure / sheer magic. * He's returning to the team this season, hoping that the old magic can be made to work once more. IDIOMS see WEAVEv. adjective 1 having or using special powers to make impossible things happen or seem to happen: a magic spell / charm / potion / trick * There is no magic formula for passing exams-only hard work. 2 (informal) having a special quality that makes sth seem wonderful: It was a magic moment when the two sisters were reunited after 30 years. * She has a magic touch with the children and they do everything she asks. * Trust is the magic ingredient in our relationship. 3 [notbeforenoun] (BrE, informal) very good or enjoyable: 'What was the trip like?' 'Magic!' verb (-ck-) [VN+adv./prep.] to make sb/sth appear somewhere, disappear or turn into sth, by magic, or as if by magic: Three goal scoring chances were conjured up by Swindon, only to be magicked away by Leicester. * He played an early little sonata of Mozart's, which he magicked into a masterpiece with his deft touch.