mythical
adjective /ˈmɪθɪkl/
/ˈmɪθɪkl/
[usually before noun]- (also less frequent mythic)existing only in ancient myths synonym legendary
- mythical beasts/heroes
- (also less frequent mythic)that does not exist or is not true synonym fictitious
- Oh yes, that will be the mythical ‘rich uncle’ that he boasts about.
- a mythical golden age when children always did what they were told
- (also mythic)that has become very famous, like somebody/something in a myth
- The Hudson River enjoys mythical status as the boundary between New York City and the rest of the republic.