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

: mysterious, unintelligible

3

a

: mystic sense 2

b

: mystic sense 3

mystically

ˈmi-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

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

Recent Examples on the Web

On the other side, boards and investors are hungry for success, constantly pushing for higher returns and that mystical unicorn status. —Scott Paddock, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

The film very loosely adapts one tale from the lore of the titular Chinese protection deity, an eccentric-looking boy warrior of mystical, demonic birth. —Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025

Hell and Paradise in Two Strong International Contenders Sirât should also be an Oscar contender, if Spain does in fact select this mystical drama as its submission for the International Feature award. —Joe Reid, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025

In writer-director Michael Shanks’ horror-comedy Together, a co-dependent couple falls prey to a mystical force that literally glues them together. —Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

mystic entry 1 + -al entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for mystical

• atheistical
• egotistical
• logistical
• sophistical
• statistical

Kids Definition

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

mystically

-k(ə-)lē 

adverb