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mystical

mys·ti·cal

UK/ˈmɪstɪkəl/ US/ˈmɪstɪkl̩/ fairly common

adjective

1.

relating to or characteristic of mysticism

  • “mystical religion”
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2.

relating to or resembling mysticism

  • “mystical intuition”
  • “mystical theories about the securities market”
Synonyms
3.

having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

  • “mysterious symbols”
  • “the mystical style of Blake”
  • “occult lore”
  • “the secret learning of the ancients”

Origin

From mystic + -al.

Phrases

  • mystical marriage

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