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All roads indeed lead to Rome, but theirs also is a more mystical destination, some bourne of which no traveller knows the name, some city, they all seem to hint, even more eternal.
Richard Le Gallienne

Meaning of "mystical" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MYSTICAL

mystical  [ˈmɪstɪkəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MYSTICAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mystical is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES MYSTICAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mystical

Mysticism

Mysticism ( pronunciation (help·info)) is "a constellation of distinctive practices, discourses, texts, institutions, traditions, and experiences aimed at human transformation, variously defined in different traditions." The term "mysticism" has Western origins, with various, historically determined meanings. Derived from the Greek μυω, meaning "to conceal", it referred to the biblical, the liturgical and the spiritual or contemplative dimensions in early and medieval Christianity, and became associated with "extraordinary experiences and states of mind" in the early modern period. In modern times, "mysticism" has acquired a limited definition, but a broad application, as meaning the aim at the "union with the Absolute, the Infinite, or God". This limited definition has been applied to include a worldwide range of religious traditions and practices. Since the 1960s, a scholarly debate has been ongoing in the scientific research of "mystical experiences" between perennial and constructionist approaches.

Definition of mystical in the English dictionary

The first definition of mystical in the dictionary is relating to or characteristic of mysticism. Other definition of mystical is having a divine or sacred significance that surpasses natural human apprehension. Mystical is also having occult or metaphysical significance, nature, or force.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MYSTICAL


agonistical
ˌæɡəˈnɪstɪkəl
alchemistical
ˌælkəˈmɪstɪkəl
artistical
ɑːˈtɪstɪkəl
atheistical
ˌeɪθɪˈɪstɪkəl
biostatistical
ˌbaɪəʊstəˈtɪstɪkəl
cabalistical
ˌkæbəˈlɪstɪkəl
egotistical
ˌɛɡəʊˈtɪstɪkəl
linguistical
lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪkəl
logistical
ləˈdʒɪstɪkəl
optimistical
ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪkəl
pantheistical
ˌpænθɪˈɪstɪkəl
papistical
peɪˈpɪstɪkəl
patristical
pəˈtrɪstɪkəl
pessimistical
ˌpɛsɪˈmɪstɪkəl
pietistical
ˌpaɪɪˈtɪstɪkəl
solecistical
ˌsɒlɪˈsɪstɪkəl
sophistical
səˈfɪstɪkəl
statistical
stəˈtɪstɪkəl
theistical
θiːˈɪstɪkəl
theosophistical
ˌθɪəsəˈfɪstɪkəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MYSTICAL

mystery
mystery bag
mystery play
mystery shopper
mystery story
mystery tour
mystic
mystically
mysticalness
mysticete
mysticism
mysticly
mystification
mystified
mystifier
mystifies
mystify
mystifying
mystifyingly
mystique

WORDS THAT END LIKE MYSTICAL

aeronautical
alphabetical
analytical
chemical
critical
diacritical
elliptical
grammatical
hypothetical
identical
mathematical
metical
nautical
optical
pharmaceutical
political
practical
skeptical
tactical
theoretical
vertical

Synonyms and antonyms of mystical in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «MYSTICAL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «mystical» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of mystical

Translation of «mystical» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MYSTICAL

Find out the translation of mystical to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mystical from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mystical» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

神秘的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

místico
570 millions of speakers

English

mystical
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रहस्यमय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صوفية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мистический
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

místico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রহস্যময়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mystique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mistik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

mystisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

神秘的な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

초자연적인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mistik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

huyền bí
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மாய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गूढ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tasavvufi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mistico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mistyczne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

містичний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mistic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μυστικιστική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mistieke
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mystisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mystiske
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mystical

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MYSTICAL»

The term «mystical» is very widely used and occupies the 21.822 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MYSTICAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mystical

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10 QUOTES WITH «MYSTICAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word mystical.
1
Criss Angel
I like to say magic is the world's second oldest profession, a mystical and often awe-inspiring spectacle that, throughout the ages, has blended superstition, trickery and religion.
2
Alan Ball
In my own life, I think legends of supernatural, mythic things are really just a manifestation of the collective unconscious. So I don't really get freaked out. I mean certainly, you read about things people did to each other in the pursuit of some mystical or occult goal, and it's horrifying. But that's just human nature.
3
Madison Smartt Bell
I have always had a mystical attitude toward inspiration. That's my nature.
4
Edward de Bono
Creative thinking - in terms of idea creativity - is not a mystical talent. It is a skill that can be practised and nurtured.
5
Kresley Cole
I've been a huge fan of all things paranormal my whole life. For me, it was always a question of when, not if, I was going to write a paranormal series. I dipped my toe in the genre by incorporating a mystical curse into the 'MacCarrick Brothers Trilogy.'
6
Jean Dujardin
I feel very at home in an empty church. I feel the most protected. It's very mystical.
7
William Dunbar
Scotsmen are metaphisical and emotional, they are sceptical and mystical, they are romantic and ironic, they are cruel and tender, and full of mirth and despair.
8
Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Some say that sudden knowledge of mystical matters is accomplished only in complete quietude, or that Creator, in one of God's many forms, appears only in orderly ways that are beauteous and picturesque, or that the mystical appears only in completely silent ways. All are true. Except for the 'only' part.
9
Katie Featherston
I don't spend a lot of time thinking about scary demons, but I think that there are things in this world that are unexplainable that are mystical or paranormal. The possibility is there, definitely.
10
Richard Le Gallienne
All roads indeed lead to Rome, but theirs also is a more mystical destination, some bourne of which no traveller knows the name, some city, they all seem to hint, even more eternal.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MYSTICAL»

Discover the use of mystical in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mystical and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Mystical Languages of Unsaying
This book includes readings of the most rigorously apophatic texts of Plotinus, John the Scot Eriugena, Ibn Arabi, Marguerite Porete, and Meister Eckhart, with comparative reference to important apophatic writers in the Jewish tradition, ...
Michael A. Sells, 1994
2
Mystical Bedlam: Madness, Anxiety and Healing in ...
His vivid descriptions of his clients' afflictions and complaints illuminate the thoughts and feelings of ordinary people. This book goes beyond simply analysing mental disorder in a seventeenth-century astrological and medical practice.
Michael MacDonald, 1983
3
The Mystical Element in Heidegger's Thought
This book is a model of philosophical and Heideggerian scholarship. Avoiding the extremes of abject worship and facile refutation, it moves into the heart of the later Heideggers work.
John D. Caputo, 1986
4
Mystical Dimensions of Islam, 35th Anniv. Ed.: Thirty-fifth ...
This edition brings to a new generation of readers Annemarie Schimmel's historical treatment of the transnational phenomenon of Sufism, from its beginnings through the nineteenth century.
Annemarie Schimmel, 2011
5
Sabbatai Sevi: The Mystical Messiah, 1626-1676
The movement suffered a severe blow when Sevi was forced to convert to Islam, but a clandestine sect survived. A Bollingen Foundation grant enabled Scholem to complete the original Hebrew edition of his biography in 1957.
Gershom Gerhard Scholem, 1975
6
Mystical Hope: Trusting in the Mercy of God
In five interwoven meditations, Mystical Hope shows how to recognize hope in our own lives, where it comes from, how to deepen it through prayer, and how to carry it into the world as a source of strength and renewal.
Cynthia Bourgeault, 2001
7
Daoist Mystical Philosophy: The Scripture of Western Ascension
Livia Kohn presents the first Western introduction to this central text of medieval Daoist mysticism.
Livia Kohn, 2007
8
Mystical Dimensions of Islam
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Annemarie Schimmel, 1975
9
Mystical Language of Sensation in the Later Middle Ages
This volume is a signal contribution to the study of children's literature and its relation to racism and social conditions.
Gordon Rudy, 2002
10
Mystical Dragon Magick
" --Midwest Book Review "A personal devotion and an academic work of the highest order." --The Dragon Chronicle (UK) "Dragon-lovers everywhere will like this book." --Prediction
Deanna J. Conway, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MYSTICAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mystical is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Mystical reptile and enchanting folklore
Manipur has a vibrant repository of folklores that fascinate every listener. These tales are deeply endowed with resonant cultural beliefs that ... «Deccan Herald, Jul 15»
2
Athens' author debut book mixed with mystical, daring characters
It would be an oversimplification to think of Athens writer Jordan A. Rothacker's debut “The Pit, and No Other Stories” as a short story collection. «Online Athens, Jul 15»
3
Mystical Summer Fun for Kids: Part II
In Part 1 of this article we looked at creating a mystical children's summer day camp for your family. This time, we'll design a magical overnight ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
4
'Mystical' artist will read from his book in Deep Bay
He won an Alcan award for one of his novels: A Selection of Neighbourly Birds. Waugh described his work as "mystical." The National Library of ... «Parksville Qualicum Beach News, Jul 15»
5
The book 'Shi'ism: Mystical roots and Beliefs' reviewed
IBNA- In the book 'Shi'ism: Mystical Roots and Beliefs', Mohammad Ali Amir Moezzi (PhD) has attempted to make an informed understanding of ... «Iran Book News Agency, Jul 15»
6
'Mystical Realist' Eihei Dogen's 13th-century writings
Hee-Jin Kim's “Eihei Dogen: Mystical Realist,” originally published in 1975, was a landmark text in English-language Dogen studies. «The Japan Times, Jul 15»
7
Mystical Speed 2 outruns original
That's why I eagerly awaited Mystical Speed: Revenge of the Yellow Yams. Could Hubert Guscott outdo his past accomplishment? Guscott's ... «Jamaica Gleaner, Jul 15»
8
Unconquered, mystical, alluring Rohtang
They called Kullu the end of the habitable world. Beyond that lay Lahaul-Spiti. And in-between was Rohtang Pass: indomitable and out of ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
9
Golfing, Mystical and My Life Lesson
Sumter said which no one has ever told me, she said, "Golfing is mystical Sister Jenna, and very spiritual!" Something struck me in those words. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
10
Magical, mystical secret garden
Her name is Twiggy — a mysterious, mystical fairy. She lives in a secret garden tucked away in a nook under a natural overhang of limbs, ... «St. Augustine Record, Jul 15»

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