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mystical

Syllabification: (mys·ti·cal)
Pronunciation: /ˈmistikəl/
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Definition of mystical

adjective

  • 1of or relating to mystics or religious mysticism:the mystical experience
  • spiritually allegorical or symbolic; transcending human understanding:the mystical body of Christ
  • of or relating to ancient religious mysteries or other occult or esoteric rites:the mystical practices of the Pythagoreans
  • of hidden or esoteric meaning:a geometric figure of mystical significance
  • 2inspiring a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination:the mystical forces of nature
  • concerned with the soul or the spirit, rather than with material things:the beliefs of a more mystical age

Derivatives

mystically

Pronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/
adverb

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