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
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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
The shows follow the adventures of the mystical Avatar, a person who can master all four elements of nature: air, water, earth and fire.
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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
The fact that Elizabeth II lived until the age of 96, and died within 48 hours of her last official engagement, had in it a touch of the mystical perpetuity of sovereignty.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024
Odin, who, in order to gain mystical knowledge, subjected himself to nine days and nights of torture.
—Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
With an all-star cast including Angela Bassett, Robin Wright, and Nick Robinson, the film turns the damsel in distress trope on its head, featuring mystical elements, epic battles, and a princess who must look within in order to save herself.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
However, unlike some prominent bands of the period, Picnic largely avoided social and political issues, focusing more on esoteric and mystical themes in their lyrics.
—Vladimir Kozlov, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2024
The new 11-song release casts Khan’s experience of early motherhood through a folkloric and mystical lens.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2024
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
The fact that Elizabeth II lived until the age of 96, and died within 48 hours of her last official engagement, had in it a touch of the mystical perpetuity of sovereignty.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024
Odin, who, in order to gain mystical knowledge, subjected himself to nine days and nights of torture.
—Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
With an all-star cast including Angela Bassett, Robin Wright, and Nick Robinson, the film turns the damsel in distress trope on its head, featuring mystical elements, epic battles, and a princess who must look within in order to save herself.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
However, unlike some prominent bands of the period, Picnic largely avoided social and political issues, focusing more on esoteric and mystical themes in their lyrics.
—Vladimir Kozlov, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2024
The new 11-song release casts Khan’s experience of early motherhood through a folkloric and mystical lens.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Mystical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mystical. Accessed 18 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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