Pronunciation: /ˈmædʒɪkəl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
noun a type of thinking that is illogical or unrealistic, often involving beliefs in supernatural or magical powers
A1 Magical thinking is believing in things that are not possible.
A2 Some people engage in magical thinking as a way to cope with difficult situations.
B1 Magical thinking can sometimes be harmless, but it can also lead to irrational behavior.
B2 The concept of magical thinking has been studied by psychologists and anthropologists.
C1 Some cultures have deep-rooted beliefs in magical thinking that influence their daily lives.
C2 It is important to distinguish between magical thinking and rational thought in order to make informed decisions.
formal The psychologist explained that magical thinking is a cognitive bias that can lead to irrational beliefs.
informal Some people believe in magical thinking, like wearing a lucky charm for good luck.
slang I know it sounds crazy, but some folks are into that whole magical thinking thing.
figurative Her belief in magical thinking was like living in a fantasy world where anything was possible.
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