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
2
3
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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Can Miami summon enough mystical Heat Culture mojo to pull it off with top star Jimmy Butler sitting out injured?
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2024
Jared is the first to catch on to the presence of mystical beings in the home and the surrounding area.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
You might be drawn to metaphysical or mystical subjects or supernatural phenomena.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2024
There is something about getting on a bus in L.A. that puts transport — in the mystical and joyous sense — into transportation.
—Mark Gozonsky, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
And the jury is still out on whether mystical experiences are key to the drug’s effectiveness.
—Brendan Borrell, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
The shows follow the adventures of the mystical Avatar, a person who can master all four elements of nature: air, water, earth and fire.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Heart of Rocks Loop: The most striking pinnacles can be found on this short loop, a mystical stone gallery bristling with fanciful formations like Camel’s Head, Punch and Judy, Thor’s Hammer and Duck on a Rock.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
In sharp, lucid prose, Groff explores mystical elements and existential threats, as well as roiling internal conflict.
—Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2024
Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2024
Jared is the first to catch on to the presence of mystical beings in the home and the surrounding area.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
You might be drawn to metaphysical or mystical subjects or supernatural phenomena.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2024
There is something about getting on a bus in L.A. that puts transport — in the mystical and joyous sense — into transportation.
—Mark Gozonsky, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
And the jury is still out on whether mystical experiences are key to the drug’s effectiveness.
—Brendan Borrell, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
The shows follow the adventures of the mystical Avatar, a person who can master all four elements of nature: air, water, earth and fire.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Heart of Rocks Loop: The most striking pinnacles can be found on this short loop, a mystical stone gallery bristling with fanciful formations like Camel’s Head, Punch and Judy, Thor’s Hammer and Duck on a Rock.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
In sharp, lucid prose, Groff explores mystical elements and existential threats, as well as roiling internal conflict.
—Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Mystical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mystical. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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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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