mystical

adjective

Definition of mysticalnext
as in mystic
impossible to prove, understand, or explain by either the senses or intelligence Survivors of near-death experiences sometimes report mystical visions of the afterlife.

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Recent Examples of mystical The Great Hunger and subsequent Irish migrations still burden those scattered among cliffs and bogs; and when Tomás emerges from a wood, transformed by a mystical encounter, Liam must push them to finish their task. — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026 The differing inlay materials — such as mother of pearl, malachite and onyx — have been given different mystical meanings by social media users (helping with the wearer’s career, love life, friendships or finances, for example). — CNN Money, 8 July 2026 The first two collections, Bound by Magic and Mischief & Magic, debut June 26, featuring mystical symbols and vibrant, retro decor. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026 Joan Miró underwent something of a metamorphosis in 1924, according to Christie’s, breaking away from realism and entering the world of surreal, mystical creations. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mystical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystical
  1. mystic
  2. psychic
  3. uncanny
  4. mysterious
  5. unexplainable
  6. supernatural
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  • His guru, Ramakrishna, was a 19th-century mystic and spiritual teacher in Bengal whose teachings on the unity underlying all religions shaped the worldview Vivekananda would go on to spread globally.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 July 2026
  • In Mozart’s opera, Tamino, a prince in a fairyland of mystic temples and mystifying gods, relies on his supernatural flute that turn sorrow into joy to get him out of jams.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
Definition of mystic
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  • But hardcore fans also know her Riley Thorn series, which follows a reluctant psychic and her handsome private investigator boyfriend.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • The opening date was determined by Pham’s family thây bói (psychic or fortune teller), and the duo plans to stick to it.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 June 2026
Definition of psychic
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  • The 6-foot-11 Condon rebounds relentlessly, protects the rim, delivers uncanny passes and makes winning plays, none bigger than his hustle to secure Florida’s comeback victory against Houston in the 2025 national championship game.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026
  • Like Buster Keaton before him, Knoxville has an uncanny awareness of how his death-defying escapades appear on camera.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of uncanny
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  • Beulah's spurned heir Joaquin (Juan Pablo Raba) calls up the mysterious Mariana (Raoul Max Trujillo) to help with his many problems, which include his ranch-usurping half-brother Rob-Will and those Duttons from Montana.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Nicolas Winding Refn’s audacious return to feature filmmaking is a gorgeous, mysterious act of cinema, sensorial and transgressive, that demands to be experienced on its own terms.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Definition of mysterious
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  • People often search for answers after tragedy, looking for something that might explain the unexplainable.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
  • Once again, a great NBA team is left to explain the unexplainable after losing in a most unimaginable way.
    — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Definition of unexplainable
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  • An epic with supernatural and epigenetic overtones, this debut novel looks like a feast of a story.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
  • Paul Dano is set to star opposite Callum Turner and Margaret Qualley in the remake of 1981 supernatural thriller Possession coming together at Paramount, Deadline can confirm.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Definition of supernatural

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