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mystical
adjective mys·ti·cal \ˈmis-ti-kəl\
: having a spiritual meaning that is difficult to see or understand
: of or relating to mystics or mysticism : resulting from prayer or deep thought
Full Definition of MYSTICAL
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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>
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First Known Use of MYSTICAL
15th century
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MYSTICAL Defined for Kids
mystical
adjective mys·ti·cal \ˈmi-sti-kəl\
Definition of MYSTICAL for Kids
: having a spiritual meaning that is difficult to see or understand <a mystical symbol>
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