Main Entry: ¹mys·tic

Pronunciation: \ˈmis-tik\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English mistik, from Latin mysticus of mysteries, from Greek mystikos, from mystēs initiate

Date: 14th century

1 : mystical 1a
2 : of or relating to mysteries or esoteric rites : occult
3 : of or relating to mysticism or mystics
4 a : mysterious b : obscure, enigmatic c : inducing a feeling of awe or wonder d : having magical properties