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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈmɪθɪkəl/
mythical means: Imagined or claimed to exist, but not real.
adjective
NOT REALB2
Imagined or claimed to exist, but not real.
- A unicorn is a mythical animal.
- They searched for a mythical island that never existed.
- He is still waiting for that mythical perfect job.
TRADITIONAL STORIESB2
Belonging to traditional stories about gods, heroes, or magical beings.
- The story features a mythical hero.
- Ancient artists painted mythical creatures on bowls.
- She studies mythical figures from different cultures.
EXTRAORDINARYC2
So great or impressive that people talk about it as if it belonged to a famous old story.
- Her skill seemed almost mythical.
- Over time, his achievements grew to mythical proportions.
- The old champion had acquired a mythical reputation.
Questions about mythical
What does mythical mean?
Imagined or claimed to exist, but not real.
What is mythical in other languages?
Türkçe: hayali · Español: imaginario · Français: imaginaire · Deutsch: imaginär · Italiano: immaginario · 日本語: 架空の
How do you pronounce mythical?
It is pronounced /ˈmɪθɪkəl/.
How do you use mythical in a sentence?
A unicorn is a mythical animal. They searched for a mythical island that never existed.
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