magic noun
1 secret power
ADJ. black
VERB + MAGIC do, practise He earns extra money doing magic at children's parties. People found guilty of practising black magic were hanged. | believe in I don't believe in magic. | work
MAGIC + VERB work The magic slowly begins to work, and the princess starts to come to life again.
PREP. by ~ The rabbit disappeared by magic.
PHRASES as if by magic The money had reappeared as if by magic.
2 special quality
ADJ. absolute, pure, sheer The show is three hours of pure magic.
QUANT. touch The fireworks brought a touch of magic to the occasion.
VERB + MAGIC work A hot bath and a good night's sleep worked their usual magic.