mystical
adjective
mys·ti·cal
ˈmi-sti-kəl 
1
a
: having a spiritual meaning or reality that is neither apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence
the mystical food of the sacrament
b
: involving or having the nature of an individual's direct subjective communion with God or ultimate reality
the mystical experience of the Inner Light
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b
Examples of mystical in a Sentence
He has a mystical union with God.
She says that the symbol has mystical powers.
the deep, almost mystical quality of her poetry
a mystical journey in search of God
mystical knowledge of the spirit world
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Jason Parham, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2025
Trying to decode that spirit's mystical mumbo jumbo into actionable intelligence is a key part of your effort against the Dreamscourge.
—Ars Technica, 13 Feb. 2025
With balance and discernment, this transit could be surprisingly productive for your creative endeavors and mystical pursuits.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Set in the mystical village of Vaghachipani, where a tiger god holds sway over a fallen world, the film follows a ruthless businessman’s attempt to manipulate local elections, only to face unexpected resistance from an outcast villager.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Mystical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mystical. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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mystical
adjective
mys·ti·cal
ˈmis-ti-kəl
1
: having a spiritual meaning or reality that is not immediately apparent to the senses or the mind
2
: of, relating to, or resulting from communication directly with God
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