like magic
laɪk ˈmædʒɪk
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Definition of like magic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
speedvery quickly and effectively
  • The software installed like magic on my computer.
quickly swiftly
2.
magicin a way that seems supernatural or inexplicably easy
  • The stain disappeared like magic.
effortlessly miraculously seamlessly
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Expressions with like magic

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work like magicv.
produce a desired result quickly and effectively
The new software works like magic, saving us hours of work.

Expressions with like

nothing likeadj.
completely different from something
This movie is nothing like the book.
feel likev.
have a desire for something or to do something
I feel like eating ice cream.
like glueadj.
sticking very strongly or closely together
The team was like glue during the project.
like royaltyadv.
with great respect and care
The staff served them like royalty throughout their stay.
as you likeadv.
with complete freedom or flexibility
Feel free to decorate the room as you like.
feel like an outsiderv.
experience a sense of not belonging
She often feels like an outsider at family gatherings.

Expressions with magic

magic carpetn.
carpet that flies in stories
The prince rode on a magic carpet.
magic wordn.
word like please or thank you for politeness
Remember to say the magic word when asking.
magic numbern.
number believed to have mystical powers
Many cultures consider seven as a magic number..
magic touchn.
special ability that makes things successful or work well
She has the magic touch with plants.
magic wandn.
tool used by magicians to perform tricks
The magician waved his magic wand and the rabbit disappeared.
pure magicn.
something that is very impressive or delightful
The fireworks display was pure magic.
magic upv.
create something by magic or unexplained means
She managed to magic up a delicious meal from nothing.
work your magicv.
achieve a positive result using special skills
Work your magic on this resume and help me land interviews.
as if by magicadv.
in a way that seems magical or impossible
The mess disappeared as if by magic.
black magicn.
use of magical powers for evil or dark purposes
He was accused of practicing black magic.

Terms related to like magic

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magicalmagicallymagicianbrisklyeffectivelyefficientlyimmediatelyinstantlypromptlyrapidlyspeedilyastonishingly

Terms with like magic included in their meaning

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enchantingadj.
beauty
very attractive or charming, like under a magic spell
bewitchingn.
magic
act or effect of putting strong magic-like charm on someone
spellbindingadj.
magic
captivating and holding attention like magic
thaumaturgen.
magic person
performs supernatural acts like miracles or magic

Examples of like magic in a sentence

  • The app updated like magic overnight.
  • The software installed like magic, without any issues.
  • Her headache vanished like magic after taking the pill.

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  1. French:comme par magie, ...
  2. German:blitzschnell, wie von Zauberhand, ...
  3. Italian:come per magia, magicamente, ...
  4. Spanish:rápidamente y sin esfuerzo, mágicamente, ...
  5. Portuguese:num passe de magia, como por magia, ...
  6. Chinese:飞快地, 神奇地, ...
  7. Japanese:あっという間に, 魔法のように, ...
  8. Arabic:كَالسِّحْرِ, بِشَكْلٍ سِحْرِيٍّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:כְּמוֹ קֶסֶם, כְּמוֹ בְּקֶסֶם, ...
  10. Russian:очень быстро, как по волшебству, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дуже швидко, як за помахом чарівної палички, ...
  12. Hindi:जादू की तरह, मानो जादू हो, ...
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