mythical
adjective
myth·i·cal
ˈmi-thi-kəl 
variants
or mythic
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—
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Hercules was a mythical hero who was half man and half god.
gods fighting in a mythical battle in the sky
The sportswriters picked a mythical all-star team.
The benefits of the new policy proved to be mythical.
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This relic of constitutional law, which the Supreme Court hasn’t taken seriously since its quiet death in the New Deal era, is more mythical than historical—holding, more or less, that Congress cannot delegate its lawmaking power to another branch of government.
—Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
This name originates from a Greek myth. Eunice: Another historic Greek name, the mythical Eunice was the sea-nymph daughter of Nereus and Doris.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
No one was talking about Crane Kenney’s mythical wheelbarrow of money, Ricketts’ empty wallet, Hoyer’s future or where Tucker will play next year.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Hollywood has always been obsessed with the Beatles — partly because there’s never been a movie anywhere near as popular or mythical as the story of John, Paul, George, and Ringo.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2025
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Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
This name originates from a Greek myth. Eunice: Another historic Greek name, the mythical Eunice was the sea-nymph daughter of Nereus and Doris.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
No one was talking about Crane Kenney’s mythical wheelbarrow of money, Ricketts’ empty wallet, Hoyer’s future or where Tucker will play next year.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Hollywood has always been obsessed with the Beatles — partly because there’s never been a movie anywhere near as popular or mythical as the story of John, Paul, George, and Ringo.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Mythical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythical. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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mythical
adjective
myth·i·cal
ˈmith-i-kəl
variants
or mythic
1
: based on, described in, or being a myth
Hercules is a mythical hero
2
: existing only in the imagination : imaginary
the author created a mythical town
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