mystical
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
having a spiritual or magical quality that people cannot fully understand with their minds.
relating to or having a spiritual or supernatural significance that transcends ordinary human comprehension.
Simple“The ancient ceremony had a mystical feeling that stayed with us for days.”
In context“The poet sought to capture the mystical union between the soul and the natural world through complex metaphors of light and shadow.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
making you feel a sense of wonder, mystery, or fascination.
evoking a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, or fascination, often through atmosphere or aesthetic qualities.
Simple“The forest looked mystical in the thick morning fog.”
In context“The composer used haunting choral arrangements to create a mystical atmosphere that transported the audience to another era.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
connected to the beliefs or practices of people who try to communicate directly with God or a higher power.
relating to the practices or beliefs of mystics, specifically concerning direct subjective communion with the divine.
Simple“She spent years studying the mystical traditions of the Middle East.”
In context“The seminar focused on the mystical writings of the thirteenth century, examining how these texts challenged the established religious hierarchies of the time.”
Synonymsesoterictheosophical
From mystic + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.