Pronunciation: /ˈmɪstɪkəl/

Definitions of mystical

adjective relating to or characteristic of mysticism or mystical experience

Example Sentences

A1 The old castle was surrounded by mystical forests.

A2 The children listened to the mystical stories told by the wise old man.

B1 The mystical aura of the ancient ruins captivated the tourists.

B2 The mystical powers of the sorcerer were feared by all who knew of him.

C1 The mystical experience of meditating in the mountains was life-changing.

C2 The mystical symbolism in the painting left art critics in awe.

adverb in a mystical manner

Example Sentences

A1 She looked at the stars with a mystical gaze.

A2 The old man told a mystical story to the children.

B1 The forest had a mystical atmosphere that captivated the hikers.

B2 The ancient ruins held a mystical energy that seemed to transport visitors to another time.

C1 The mystical aura of the temple left the archaeologists in awe.

C2 The mystical chants of the monks echoed through the monastery, creating a sense of peace and tranquility.

Examples of mystical in a Sentence

formal The ancient ruins were believed to hold mystical powers.

informal I heard a rumor about a mystical creature living in the forest.

slang That party was so mystical, I felt like I was in another world.

figurative The way she danced had a mystical quality to it, as if she was floating on air.

Grammatical Forms of mystical

past tense

mystified

plural

mysticals

comparative

more mystical

superlative

most mystical

present tense

mystifies

future tense

will mystify

perfect tense

has mystified

continuous tense

is mystifying

singular

mystical

positive degree

mystical

infinitive

to mystify

gerund

mystifying

participle

mystified

Origin and Evolution of mystical

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Greek/Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'mystical' originated from the Greek word 'mystikos' which means 'secret' or 'hidden'. It was later adopted into Latin as 'mysticus'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe religious or spiritual experiences that were beyond ordinary understanding, the word 'mystical' has evolved to also encompass a sense of wonder, awe, and mystery in a broader sense.