mys·ti·cal (m s t-k l)adj. 1. Of or having a spiritual reality or import not apparent to the intelligence or senses. 2. Of, relating to, or stemming from direct communion with ultimate reality or God: a mystical religion. 3. Enigmatic; obscure: mystical theories about the securities market. 4. Of or relating to mystic rites or practices. 5. Unintelligible; cryptic. mys ti·cal·ly adv.mys ti·cal·ness n. |
mystical [ˈmɪstɪkəl]
adj
1. (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) relating to or characteristic of mysticism
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) Christianity having a divine or sacred significance that surpasses natural human apprehension
3. (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) having occult or metaphysical significance, nature, or force
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | mystical - relating to or characteristic of mysticism; "mystical religion" |
| 2. | mystical - relating to or resembling mysticism; "mystical intuition"; "mystical theories about the securities market" | |
| 3. | mystical - having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding; "mysterious symbols"; "the mystical style of Blake"; "occult lore"; "the secret learning of the ancients" esoteric - confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle; "a compilation of esoteric philosophical theories" |
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