mystical
adjective
mys·ti·cal
ˈmi-sti-kəl 
1
a
: having a spiritual meaning or reality that is neither apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence
the mystical food of the sacrament
b
: involving or having the nature of an individual's direct subjective communion with God or ultimate reality
the mystical experience of the Inner Light
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b
Examples of mystical in a Sentence
He has a mystical 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
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After reciting poetry, the same situation may appear differently, although nothing has changed except our perception, creating a space where the mystical, magical, or miraculous coexist, crafting a silver lining into the dark clouds of misfortune.
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K.j.s. “sunny” Anand, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Challenging No mystical name is superlative enough to describe Washington’s Alpine Lakes Wilderness and the Enchantments, a land of high-elevation teal lakes, dramatic spires, and, come fall, golden larches.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
True to its mystical desert roots, the hotel leans into Sedona's reputation as a spiritual sanctuary—with a lineup of wellness offerings that range from grounding to otherworldly.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
This emptying-out trajectory may be familiar to anyone who's read accounts of contemplative mystical experiences.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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K.j.s. “sunny” Anand, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Challenging No mystical name is superlative enough to describe Washington’s Alpine Lakes Wilderness and the Enchantments, a land of high-elevation teal lakes, dramatic spires, and, come fall, golden larches.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
True to its mystical desert roots, the hotel leans into Sedona's reputation as a spiritual sanctuary—with a lineup of wellness offerings that range from grounding to otherworldly.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
This emptying-out trajectory may be familiar to anyone who's read accounts of contemplative mystical experiences.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mystical
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“Mystical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mystical. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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mystical
adjective
mys·ti·cal
ˈmis-ti-kəl
1
: having a spiritual meaning or reality that is not immediately apparent to the senses or the mind
2
: of, relating to, or resulting from communication directly with God
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