Magicful

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Characterized by extraordinary charm and influence from mystical forces
2. Possessing qualities that seem supernatural or enchanted and inspire wonder
3. Exhibiting traits that suggest influence by mystic or otherworldly powers

Etymology: "Magicful" is a plain compound: the noun "magic" with the suffix "-ful", which turns a noun into an adjective meaning "full of" or "having much of" whatever the noun names. So "magicful" describes something abounding in magic, much as "joyful" is full of joy or "hopeful" is full of hope. The suffix "-ful" comes from the Old English "full", meaning "full," and it was attached to nouns to form adjectives for centuries, which is why English has many such pairs. "Magic" itself reached English from Old French and Latin, borrowed from the Greek "magikos," the adjective linked to the "magoi," a priestly class of Persia. The combination with "-ful" is a straightforward formation rather than a word with a famous coiner or a dramatic shift in meaning, so its history is essentially the history of its two parts joined together.

Synonyms: enchanting, magical

Antonyms: mundane