mythological

adjective

myth·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce mythological (audio)
variants or less commonly mythologic
ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-jik How to pronounce mythological (audio)
Synonyms of mythological
1
: of or relating to mythology or myths : dealt with in mythology
2
: lacking factual basis or historical validity : mythical, fabulous
mythologically
ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce mythological (audio)
adverb

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The scholar of religion Friedrich Max Müller (1823–1900) noticed that many Vedic hymns praise different deities using the same superlatives and ascribe to them the same mythological feats. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 The International Astronomical Union named the moon Dactyl after a group of mythological beings who lived on a sacred mountain called Mount Ida. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The cover art sets it up perfectly, a dreamlike subterfuge that transforms the Villarreals into mythological Greek heroines. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026 It's lined with people selling African masks, straw mats, and wood carvings of various animals, both realistic and mythological. — Harriet Elton, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mythological

Word History

Etymology

mythology + -ical

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mythological was in 1614

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“Mythological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythological. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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