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
2
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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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This was home base for Pelé and the mystical Brazil 1970 squad, the site of major triumphs for the Mexican national team.
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Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
These scenes are cross-cut with silent, black-and-white retellings of the pre-colonial Hawaiian legacy of surfing, its mystical origins.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Morrison’s emphasis is on simultaneous movement, on responsiveness, on transport, a word with both mystical and practical connotations.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
In the game, players will be able to explore iconic Winx universe locations, including the courtyard of Alfea College and the mystical Enchanted Forest, and switch between all six fairies.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
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Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
These scenes are cross-cut with silent, black-and-white retellings of the pre-colonial Hawaiian legacy of surfing, its mystical origins.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Morrison’s emphasis is on simultaneous movement, on responsiveness, on transport, a word with both mystical and practical connotations.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
In the game, players will be able to explore iconic Winx universe locations, including the courtyard of Alfea College and the mystical Enchanted Forest, and switch between all six fairies.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
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 21 May. 2026.
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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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