Synonyms for
Mystical
Definition
Mystical means having a spiritual or mysterious quality that is difficult to understand or explain.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- mystical experience
- mystical union
- mystical powers
- mystical traditions
- mystical realm
- mystical energy
- mystical symbols
Word family
noun mysticism
adverb mysteriously
Usage note
Often associated with spiritual or supernatural phenomena, 'mystical' implies a connection to something beyond ordinary human understanding or experience. It can sometimes overlap with 'magical' but typically carries a more spiritual or philosophical connotation.
Example sentences
- The mystical forest was full of secrets and wonder.
- The ancient ruins held a mystical aura.
- The yoga teacher led the students through a series of mystical poses.
- The old man claimed to have mystical powers.
- The mystical experience left her feeling transformed.
Quotes
The mystical bond of brotherhood makes all men brothers. - Thomas Carlyle
The mystical poetry of William Blake's artwork can be seen in the intricate designs of his illuminated manuscripts. - Patti Smith
The mystical trend of our time, which shows itself particularly in the rampant growth of the so-called Theosophy and Spiritualism, is for me no more than a symptom of weakness and confusion. - Albert Einstein