magical realism

A form of magic realism — A literary style or genre that combines naturalistic details and narrative with surreal or dreamlike elements.

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Meanings

nounmagical realism (usually uncountable, plural magical realisms)

plural magical realisms

  1. alternativeuncountableusuallyAlternative form of magic realism.
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magical realism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/magical%20realism

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“magical realism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/magical%20realism. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “magical realism,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/magical%20realism.

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