SPIRITUALISTIC Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

spiritualistic

adjective

Definition of spiritualistic

as in mystical

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And while that might sound mystical to visitors to Southeastern Connecticut, for young Americans desperately hoping for a good first job, there's nothing mystical about a bridge to nowhere.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Anne Lawrence-Mathers investigates Ars notoria, a (supposedly) mystical medieval manuscript.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026

Definition of mystical

Adjective

Poetry of a Hindu mystic Kashmir gradually became a predominantly Muslim society after the Shah Mir dynasty came to power in the 14th century.

— Peter Dziedzic, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
As an Asgardian warrior, Thor needs his weapons, so his figure also includes his magical hammer Mjolnir and his mystic ax, Stormbreaker.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026

Definition of mystic

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Described as a metaphysical nocturnal taxi ride rather than a documentary, the visual companion was filmed in Ghent and at a train station in Muizen, Belgium.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 31 July 2026
The war on language is more metaphysical than just the policing of proper social justice terminology, Williams argues.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026

Definition of metaphysical

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In addition to serving famous faces like actors John Wayne and Johnny Depp, the hotel is notoriously host to paranormal activity.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026
In recent years, the typical Shears song has cloaked descriptions of paranormal encounters in hardcore distortion and cartoon sound effects, fleshing out the twins’ strange world while hinting at weirder mysteries beneath the surface.

— Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026

Definition of paranormal

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