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Would it change the meaning of a sentence if I use the word "magical" instead?

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Rebecca

It would change it slightly! The word "magical" often refers to a feeling you get when you see or experience something. Whereas "magic" refers to the effect that something or someone has. So if you were to use the word "magical" in this sentence, it would sound like it has a "magical" feeling, maybe because it looks nice. Ex: It was a magical evening under the stars. => Feeling Ex: I felt like I was flying! It was magical. => Feeling Ex: The sky looks magical. => Feeling Ex: I'm a magician! I have a magic hat. => Magic object Ex: Here's the magic potion for you to take. => Magic object Ex: I have a magic bag. I feel like it holds so many things! => Magic object

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