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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Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
The series adaptation will blend futuristic science with mystical lore, delivering on the heart-pounding suspense and international intrigue that has made the Langdon stories a global phenomenon.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 May 2025
The Hood is a mystical villain, and somehow, Williams will need to figure out how high-tech wizardry can combat outright magic.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
In Catholic tradition, St. Francis of Assisi had a mystical vision of Jesus, who told him to rebuild his church.
—May 8, CBS News, 9 May 2025
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“Mystical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mystical. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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