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Definition of mystical
1a : having a spiritual meaning or reality that is neither apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence the mystical food of the sacramentb : involving or having the nature of an individual's direct subjective communion with God or ultimate reality the mystical experience of the Inner Light
2 : mysterious, unintelligible
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Examples of mystical in a Sentence
He has a mystical [mystic 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
Recent Examples of mystical from the Web
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The researchers have also used social media to predict personality, income, and political ideology, and to study hospital care, mystical experiences, and stereotypes.
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Bennett named the area Witches Gulch for its dark and mystical rock formations, and put in boardwalks so tourists could walk through it.
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The mystical monster of Native legend may be just that, but there is no doubt the recent sighting is not fictitious.
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A friend of mine who is kind of a mystical person said to me: ‘
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Once, there was something mystical/magical about seeing players from the Other League.
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The site’s rich interior, which boasts intricate detailing, cast-concrete ornamentation, a chandelier modeled after an Aztec calendar, and a gilded curtain, more closely resembles a mystical movie set than an events venue.
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There are mystical dancers and mysterious Tarot readers, hot air balloons and aerial ballerinas.
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The show unites Daredevil (Charlie Cox), Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), Luke Cage (Mike Colter) and Iron Fist (Finn Jones) to battle the Hand, a band of evil mystical ninjas.
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First Known Use of mystical
15th century
Other Occult Terms
MYSTICAL Defined for English Language Learners
mystical
playDefinition of mystical for English Language Learners
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: having a spiritual meaning that is difficult to see or understand
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: of or relating to mystics or mysticism : resulting from prayer or deep thought
MYSTICAL Defined for Kids
mystical
playDefinition of mystical for Students
: having a spiritual meaning that is difficult to see or understand a mystical symbol
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