mysticism

noun

mys·ti·cism ˈmi-stə-ˌsi-zəm

: the experience of mystical union or direct communion with ultimate reality reported by mystics

: the belief that direct knowledge of God, spiritual truth, or ultimate reality can be attained through subjective experience (such as intuition or insight)

: vague speculation : a belief without sound basis

: a theory postulating the possibility of direct and intuitive acquisition of ineffable knowledge or power

Examples of mysticism in a Sentence

Jewish, Christian, and Islamic mysticism. a student of Eastern mysticism

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Alice Rohrwacher’s visually stunning La Chimera delves into the world of Italian tomb robbers, blending folklore, realism, and mysticism. —

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024 Seeking out witches, psychics, mediums, or other purveyors of magic or mysticism during times of change or uncertainty has been happening for centuries. —

Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024 Scorpio Should Find Medieval Mystery In Edinburgh Scorpio, with their multifaceted nature and love of mystery and mysticism, should be booking their tickets to Scotland right now, according to Naskova. —

Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 By Kate Zernike How JD Vance Found His Way to the Catholic Church In his 30s, the Republican vice-presidential nominee read works on theology, mysticism, and political and moral philosophy. —

Kate Zernike Elizabeth Dias Alan Blinder Jun Michael Park, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mysticism