mystical
pronunciation
How to pronounce mystical in British English:
UK [ˈmɪstɪkl]
How to pronounce mystical in American English:
US [ˈmɪstɪkəl]
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- Adjective:
- relating to or characteristic of mysticism
- relating to or resembling mysticism
- having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
Word Origin
- mystical (adj.)
- late 15c., "enigmatic, obscure, symbolic," from mystic + -al (1). Related: Mystically. Meaning "having spiritual significance" is from 1520s.
Example
- 1. Maybe such pairs simply obey their own mystical pattern .
- 2. Perhaps most worryingly , many in japan appear to believe the country has nothing to fall back on if manufacturing fails ; that its workers are uniquely suited to monozukuri , the almost mystical concept of " making things " .
- 3. The schoolboy wizard and his friends cast a spell on us muggles ( that 's non-magical folk to those unfamiliar with the series ) , taking us through numerous rides on their broom sticks , and introducing us to a world of magic , spells , witchcraft , mystical creatures and the ultimate battle between good and evil .
- 4. His plan for your life is practical , not mystical .
- 5. Have you had any mystical experiences ?