Meaning: Existing only in myths; imaginary or fictional
Hindi: पौराणिक/काल्पनिक
Synonyms: legendary, fabled, fictitious, imaginary
Antonyms: real, factual
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 · SSC CGL 2022 T-1
mythical in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
MythicalAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Verifiable
'Mythical' means imaginary or existing only in myth. Its antonym is 'Verifiable', meaning able to be proven real.
'Imaginary' and 'Supernatural' are close in meaning to mythical, and 'Symbolic' is unrelated. - SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Spelling
Rectify the sentence by selecting the correct spelling of the underlined word.
The nine-tailed fox is a mythicil creature from Japanese culture.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) mythical
Answer: mythical
Explanation:
The underlined “mythicil” is incorrect because the adjective form of “myth” takes the suffix -al. The correct spelling is mythical (M-Y-T-H-I-C-A-L). The other options either scramble vowels or letters. “Mythical” means relating to myths or legends (पौराणिक).
Examples
- “The dragon is a mythical creature in many cultures.”
mythical – questions
What is the meaning of mythical in Hindi?
mythical means “पौराणिक/काल्पनिक” in Hindi. In English: Existing only in myths; imaginary or fictional
What are the synonyms of mythical?
Synonyms of mythical: legendary, fabled, fictitious, imaginary.
What is the opposite of mythical?
Antonyms of mythical: real, factual.
Has mythical been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – mythical has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC CGL 2022 T-1.