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mythical

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/ˈmɪθɪkəl/ · my-thi-cal

Relating to or having the nature of a myth; imaginary or fictitious.

Meanings

adjectiveliterary

Relating to or having the nature of a myth; imaginary or fictitious.

ایک افسانے سے متعلق یا اس کی نوعیت والا؛ خیالی یا فرضی۔

افسانوی

afsaanwi

Synonyms

legendaryfabulousfictitiousقصہ گوجنگلیخیالی

Antonyms

realactualhistoricalحقیقیاصلتاریخی

Common Collocations

  • mythical creature
  • mythical story
  • mythical hero

Example Sentences

Dragons are mythical creatures that have fascinated humans for centuries.

اژدھے افسانوی مخلوق ہیں جو صدیوں سے انسانوں کو مسحور کرتے رہے ہیں۔

Azhdhe afsaanwi makhlooq hain jo sadiyon se insaano ko mashoor karte rahe hain.

The tale of Hercules is a mythical story known for its heroic feats.

ہرکلیس کی کہانی ایک مشہور افسانوی کہانی ہے جو اس کی بہادری کے کارناموں کے لیے جانی جاتی ہے۔

Hercules ki kahani aik mashhoor afsaanwi kahani hai jo is ki bahaadri ke kaarnamon ke liye jaani jaati hai.

Many mythical heroes in stories embody the ideals of bravery and honor.

کہانیوں میں بہت سے افسانوی ہیرو بہادری اور عزت کے نظریات کی عکاسی کرتے ہیں۔

Kahaniyon mein bohat se afsaanwi hero bahaadri aur izzat ke nazriyat ki aikhaasi karte hain.

Easily Confused With

mythical vs. mythical:The first refers to the nature of myths, while the second may refer to an incorrect spelling or pronunciation, as they share the same meaning.

Word Family

myth
nounافسانہ
mythology
nounافسانویات
mythologize
verbافسانہ بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a unicorn, which is a mythical creature.

Imagine a fantasy land filled with mythical creatures like dragons and unicorns.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

چلتے چلتے آنسو بہانے دے, | عجب افسانوی ہو جاؤں میں

Chalte chalte aansu behanay de, | Ajab afsaanwi ho jaun mein

Let me shed tears as I walk, | May I become a strange mythical being.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

افسانوں میں حقیقت چھپی ہوتی ہے

Afsaano mein haqeeqat chhupi hoti hai

Truth is often hidden in myths.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "mythikos" — of myth or mythological

First known use: late 19th century

The word 'mythical' was derived from the Greek 'mythikos', which means related to myths. It has been used in English since the late 19th century.