Levitate/ˈlevɪteɪt/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Magical Connotation Implies supernatural events often seen in literature or entertainment. In the fantasy novel, the wizard levitated the castle off the ground. Pro Tip 2/3Perceived Illusion Used to describe tricks in the context of performances, not real magic. Everyone clapped when the magician appeared to levitate a card. Pro Tip 3/3Exaggerated Expressions Sometimes used hyperbolically to describe extreme happiness or shock. I was so thrilled I could levitate!