Mystic

Word MYSTIC
Character 6
Hyphenation mys tic
Pronunciations /ˈmɪstɪk/

Definitions and meanings of "Mystic"

What do we mean by mystic?

Of or relating to mysticism or mystics. adjective

Deeply or mysteriously spiritual; mystical. adjective

Of or relating to religious mysteries or occult rites and practices. adjective

Inspiring a sense of mystery or wonder. adjective

One who practices or believes in mysticism or a given form of mysticism. noun

Pertaining to any of the ancient mysteries.

Hidden from or obscure to human knowledge or comprehension: pertaining to what is obscure or incomprehensible; mysterious; dark; obscure; specifically, expressing a sense comprehensible only to a higher grade of intelligence or to those especially initiated.

Of or pertaining to mystics or mysticism.

In the civil law of Louisiana, sealed or closed: as, a Mystic testament

Synonyms and Cabalistic, etc. See mysterious.

One who accepts or preaches some form of mysticism; specifically capitalized, one who holds to the possibility of direct conscious and unmistakable intercourse with God by a species of ecstasy. See Quietist, Pietist, Gichtelian. noun

One given to mysticism; one who holds mystical views, interpretations, etc.; especially, in ecclesiastical history, one who professed mysticism. See mysticism. noun

Remote from or beyond human comprehension; baffling human understanding; unknowable; obscure; mysterious. adjective

Importing or implying mysticism; involving some secret meaning; allegorical; emblematical adjective

Employing mysticism; ; -- contrasted to logical, rational, analytical. adjective

Of, or relating to mystics, mysticism or occult mysteries; mystical. adjective

Mysterious and strange; arcane, obscure or enigmatic. adjective

Someone who practices mysticism. noun

Having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding adjective

Someone who practices mysticism.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Mystic

The word "mystic" in example sentences

I use the word mystic not in the current sense of one who employs exotic implements like crystals, flutes, or shaman rattles in his meditations or who performs self-designed rites in hopes of persuading the spirit world to illumine his present and supply his needs. ❋ Reynolds Price (2006)

Thurston discusses what he calls mystic hunger strikers, as well as the disconcerting ability to see without eyes. ❋ Michael Grosso (2004)

I've never heard Jesus described before as a yogi i.e., someone who practices yoga, but I have heard him called a mystic which is similar but different. ❋ Unknown (2009)

C.K. never admitted how close any came toward his true name (and some in mystic circles suggest that his true name was something else entirely and C.K. Gill a pen name that became his common name in life). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Carson played many recurring characters, including Carnac the Magnificent, a mystic from the East who could "divine" unknown answers to unseen questions, which were hidden in a sealed envelope which Carnac held to his head. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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