Definition of mystic
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:mystical 1a
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Examples of mystic in a Sentence
She had a mystic vision while praying.
the notion that a cat has nine lives is based upon the belief that nine is a mystic number
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Mystic’s failure leaves Merck with this segment of the lung cancer market to itself for at least the next year, Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Sam Fazeli wrote in a note.
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Train and boat fee are separate. 860-767-0103, 800-377-3987, essexsteamtrain.com Mystic Aquarium: June 17 and 18, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 55 Coogan Blvd.
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That includes the machinations of Rasputin, the mystic advisor to the last Czar and Czarina, Nicholas and Alexandra.
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Under Kansas law, Into the Mystic owner Eddie Smith could be subject to a felony and up to three years in prison if charged with selling marijuana.
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Per the norm, there is a mystic artifact to be acquired, the Trident of Poseidon, which has the power to break all of the sea-curses accumulated over the previous four films.
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There are Mystic Valleys in every community nationwide, and Black girls everywhere can relate to the demonization similar to that of Deanna and Mya Cook and their fellow students.
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We’ve been very inspired by signets, mystic symbols, and ancient watermarks, but wanted to create our own unique set of imagery for the can.
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Like the mystic swirl of a Mara Hoffman print realized in physical form.
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Origin and Etymology of mystic
Middle English mistik, from Latin mysticus of mysteries, from Greek mystikos, from mystēs initiate
mystic Synonyms
Synonyms
magic, magical, numinous, occult, weirdAntonyms
accessible, clear, nonambiguous, obvious, plain, unambiguous, unequivocalRelated Words
bewitched, enchanted, spellbound; bewitching, charming, conjuring, enchanting, wiling; amazing, astonishing, astounding, awesome, extraordinary, fabulous, marvelous (or marvellous), miraculous, portentous, stunning, stupendous, sublime, wondrous; divining, forecasting, foreknowing, foreseeing, foretelling, fortune-telling, predicting, presaging, prognosticating, prophesying, soothsaying; metaphysical, preternatural, unearthly; paranormal, supernormalNear Antonyms
commonplace, everyday, normal, ordinary, prosaic, routine, run-of-the-mill, unexceptional, unremarkable, usual, workadayOther Occult Terms
Definition of mystic
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With its steampunk theme and Victorian-era costumes, the 2-1/2-hour spectacle is a time-machine trip back to the Industrial Revolution, as seen through the eyes of mad scientists, mystics and makers of playful mayhem.
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That Christian mystic from the early 20th century who made headlines for talking in trances and prescribing lifestyle enhancements while in them.
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The man known as The Sleeping Prophet was a celebrated mystic who trafficked in prophecy, healing and reincarnation.
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The Tradition portrays her as a contemplative mystic who lived for God alone after her encounter with Christ.
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Bran, last seen near the Wall with Meera Reed, has begun to realize his own destiny as a powerful mystic, known as the Three-Eyed Raven.
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Bran, last seen near the Wall with Meera Reed, has begun to realize his own destiny as a powerful mystic, known as the Three-Eyed Raven.
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Bran, last seen near the Wall with Meera Reed, has begun to realize his own destiny as a powerful mystic, known as the Three-Eyed Raven.
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Jalal al-Din Rumi was a 13th-century mystic and Persian poet of the Sufi tradition.
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First Known Use of mystic
1640
Mystic
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geographical name
Mys·tic
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Definition of Mystic
river in eastern Massachusetts flowing southeast into Boston Harbor
MYSTIC Defined for English Language Learners
mystic
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Definition of mystic for English Language Learners
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: a person who tries to gain religious or spiritual knowledge through prayer and deep thought : someone who practices mysticism
MYSTIC Defined for Kids
mystic
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adjective
mys·tic
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Definition of mystic for Students
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:mystical
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:relating to magic
- Every beautiful morning the Magic was worked by the mystic circle under the plum tree …
- —Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden
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:mysterious
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