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Mythical vs Semimythical - What's the difference?

mythical | semimythical |

As adjectives the difference between mythical and semimythical

is that mythical is existing in myth while semimythical is almost mythical; having certain qualities of a myth or legend.

mythical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Existing in myth.
  • (by extension) Not real; false or fabricated.

    • Synonyms

    * mythic * legendary

    Derived terms

    * mythicality * mythicalness

    See also

    * mythological

    semimythical

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Almost mythical; having certain qualities of a myth or legend.

    • Synonyms

    * semimythic