Mythological

//ˌmɪθəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl// adj, slang

adj, slang ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, or relating to myths or mythology. not-comparable

    "In short—to be mythological in my conclusion—the quiver of Cupid hangs at the girdle of Fate together with her spindle and scissors."

  2. 2
    Legendary. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Imaginary. colloquial, not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity wordnet

Synonyms

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acknowledgedadmittedallegoricallegoricalconventionalcustomary

Example

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"Totem poles consist of a group of figures that represent animals, birds, fish, mythological beings and supernatural beasts."

Etymology

From mythology + -ical.

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