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magic2
1 [only before noun] in stories, a magic word or object has special powers that make the person using it able to do impossible things : 
a magic sword
a magic sword2 relating to the skill of doing tricks to entertain people :
3 a number or word that is particularly important or desired in a particular situation : The magic words 'a million pounds' will get everyone's attention.
magic number/word
The magic words 'a million pounds' will get everyone's attention.4 the word 'please' - used when speaking to children : What's the magic word then, Katie?
the magic word
What's the magic word then, Katie?5 a special ability to make things work well or to make people happy : She's got a magic touch with babies.
magic touch
She's got a magic touch with babies.6 a short time which seems beautiful and special : She didn't want to spoil this magic moment.
magic moment
She didn't want to spoil this magic moment.7 a group of powerful people who are friendly with each other and help each other : His outspokenness denied him access to the magic circle and he was never given high office.
magic circle
His outspokenness denied him access to the magic circle and he was never given high office.8 British English spoken very good or very enjoyable [= great]: 'Did you have a good time?' 'Yeah, it was magic!'
'Did you have a good time?' 'Yeah, it was magic!'
