mystic

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adjective

mys·​tic ˈmi-stik How to pronounce mystic (audio)
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: of or relating to mysteries or esoteric rites : occult
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: of or relating to mysticism or mystics
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: inducing a feeling of awe or wonder
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: having magical properties

mystic

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noun

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: a follower of a mystical way of life
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: an advocate of a theory of mysticism

Examples of mystic in a Sentence

Adjective 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
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Describe your sound in a sentence: Ambient/spiritual mystic folk. Alex Apatoff, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024 Strange and complicated rhythm structures and overheated harmonies, along with mystic bird calls in the piano all bespeak the magic of his young love. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Noun
From her breakout role as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family to legendary performances in films like Sleepy Hollow and The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, Ricci, 44, has long been an icon for mystics and lovers of all things macabre. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024 Arabic Meaning: Glory of the faith Famous Namesakes: The great Muslim mystic and poet, Rumi Ibrahim Origin: Arabic Meaning: Father of many Famous Namesakes: Biblical character Abraham, along with peace activist Ibrahim Abu el-Hawa and writer Laila Ibrahim. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mystic 

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English mystyke "open to symbolic or spiritual interpretation," borrowed from Latin mysticus "of secret rites, secret," borrowed from Greek mystikós, from mýstēs "person initiated (into a religious cult)" (probably from mys-, variant stem of mȳ́ein "to close, shut [the eyes]"—of uncertain origin— + -tēs, agent suffix) + ikos -ic entry 1

Noun

probably derivative of mystic entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mystic was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Mystic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mystic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

mystic

1 of 2 adjective
mys·​tic ˈmis-tik How to pronounce mystic (audio)
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: of or relating to magic : occult
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mystic

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: a person who seeks direct knowledge of God through meditation and prayer

Geographical Definition

Mystic

geographical name

Mys·​tic ˈmi-stik How to pronounce Mystic (audio)
river in eastern Massachusetts flowing southeast into Boston Harbor

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