MYSTICAL

mysterious, mystic, mystical, occult, secret, orphic

(adjective) having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding; “mysterious symbols”; “the mystical style of Blake”; “occult lore”; “the secret learning of the ancients”

mystic, mystical

(adjective) relating to or characteristic of mysticism; “mystical religion”

mystic, mystical

(adjective) relating to or resembling mysticism; “mystical intuition”; “mystical theories about the securities market”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

mystical (comparative more mystical, superlative most mystical)

Relating to mystics or mysticism.

Having a spiritual or magical significance that transcends human understanding.

Inspiring a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination.

Source: Wiktionary


Mys"tic, Mys"tic*al, a. Etym: [L. mysticus, Gr. mystique. See 1st Mystery, Misty.]

1. Remote from or beyond human comprehension; baffling human understanding; unknowable; obscure; mysterious. Heaven's numerous hierarchy span The mystic gulf from God to man. Emerson. God hath revealed a way mystical and supernatural. Hooker.

2. Importing or implying mysticism; involving some secret meaning; allegorical; emblematical; as, a mystic dance; mystic Babylon. Thus, then, did the spirit of unity and meekness inspire every joint and sinew of the mystical body. Milton.

– Mys"tic*al*ly, adv.

– Mys"tic*al*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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