Basic Details
Word: Mythical
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Related to myths; something that is imaginary or not real.
Synonyms: Legendary, fictitious, fanciful
Antonyms: Real, factual, tangible
Idioms and Phrases
- Dancing with mythical figures: Refers to engaging in something that is beyond the ordinary or dealing with extraordinary ideas. Example: "In her art class, she felt like she was dancing with mythical figures as they painted fantastic creatures."
- Mythical proportions: Used to describe something that is huge or impressive to the point of being unbelievable. Example: "The castle was so grand it seemed to belong to mythical proportions, as if it was pulled straight from a storybook."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The story told of a mythical dragon that protected the treasures of the kingdom.
Example 2: Many cultures have mythical creatures in their folklore, such as unicorns and griffins.
Example 3: The children's play featured a mythical hero who embarked on an adventure to save the day.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "mythical" comes from the Greek word "mythos," which means "story" or "tale"? Myths have been told for thousands of years to explain natural phenomena and teach moral lessons.
Famous Quote
"Myth is the most potent form of human thought." Joseph Campbell
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "mythical" mean?
a) Related to real-life events
b) Related to myths and is imaginary
c) A type of animal
d) A scientific term
Answer: b) Related to myths and is imaginary
2. Which of these is a synonym of "mythical"?
a) Real
b) Legendary
c) Scientific
d) Common
Answer: b) Legendary
3. Which word is the antonym of "mythical"?
a) Imaginary
b) Real
c) Fantastic
d) Fictitious
Answer: b) Real
4. Which sentence uses "mythical" correctly?
a) The mythical creature appears in many fairytales.
b) The mythical tree grows vegetables.
c) The mythical dog was barking loudly.
d) The mythical sun was shining brightly.
Answer: a) The mythical creature appears in many fairytales.
5. Which idiom relates to the concept of "mythical"?
a) Dancing with mythical figures
b) A bird in the hand
c) The early bird catches the worm
d) A piece of cake
Answer: a) Dancing with mythical figures
