The mythical city of Atlantis, described by Plato, has inspired countless expeditions searching for its supposed location beneath the sea.
柏拉图所描述的神秘亚特兰蒂斯城，激发了无数探险队寻找其据称位于海底的位置。
Which choice best defines “mythical”?
D — Existing only in myths; not real. “mythical” means existing only in myths; not real.
Which word means “existing only in myths; not real”?
D — mythical. “mythical” means existing only in myths; not real.
mythical — existing only in myths; not real. In Chinese: 神话的，虚构的.
mythical is pronounced /ˈmɪθɪkl/.
The mythical city of Atlantis, described by Plato, has inspired countless expeditions searching for its supposed location beneath the sea. (柏拉图所描述的神秘亚特兰蒂斯城，激发了无数探险队寻找其据称位于海底的位置。)
legendary, fabled, imaginary — all close in meaning to mythical (existing only in myths; not real).
real, actual — each the opposite of mythical (existing only in myths; not real).
Yes. mythical is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.