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

Some even produce compounds that interact in mysterious ways with animal biology, inducing profound and mystical psychedelic experiences. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025

This deep and intuitive planet will deepen your connection to all things mystical and intangible over the coming years, so prepare for a spiritual journey that’ll shape the rest of your life. —Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025

According to Gerard van Belle, director of science at Lowell Observatory in Arizona, an alignment of seven planets is neither mystical nor particularly rare. —Katrina Miller, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025

Virgo teaches us that spiritual work is not always grand or mystical but often found in the repetition of simple, necessary tasks: chop wood, carry water. —Colin Bedell, Them, 18 Feb. 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