adverbless common
By using magic powers.
The magician magically changed the stone into gold.
The door opened magically.
Common phrases & grammar
magically summon · magically transform
subject + magically + verb
subject + verb + magically
American English
How to pronounce magically
adverbB2
MAAjihklee
/ˈmæ.ʤɪ.kli/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
By using magic powers.
What to listen for
“Magically” is commonly pronounced /ˈmæ.ʤɪ.kli/. You may also hear /ˈmæ.ʤɪ.kə.li/ with an extra light syllable.
Common pronunciation/ˈmæ.ʤɪ.kli/
Also heard/ˈmæ.ʤɪ.kə.li/
Meanings & examples
adverb
In a surprising way that seems impossible or has no clear explanation.
The missing files magically appeared on my desk.
You cannot magically solve the problem overnight.
Common phrases & grammar
magically disappear · magically appear · magically solve a problem
subject + magically + verb
subject + verb + magically