mythological

adjective

myth·o·log·i·cal ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl

variants or less commonly mythologic

ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-jik

Synonyms of mythological next

: of or relating to mythology or myths : dealt with in mythology

: lacking factual basis or historical validity : mythical, fabulous

mythologically

ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē

adverb

Examples of mythological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Elon Musk posted a photo on X of a large section of the Super Heavy booster being raised from the Gulf of Mexico, appearing like a twisted mythological Kraken or leviathan. —

Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2024 The painting also portrays the mythological creature as spotted, resembling mummified dicynodont skin found in the area. —

Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 Sep. 2024 It’s set inside an island chain, hidden from mankind, where every mythological monster lives. —

Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2024 Sophia Youssef’s Black Shore: The Greek-Lebanese filmmaker’s project follows Evangelina, who is forced to look after an ailing mother in Santorini, Greece only to discover that her mother’s lifelong obsession with mythological monsters and an ancient family curse might not be pure fantasy. —

Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mythological

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