Historical Religious Movements

adjective relating to or characteristic of mysticism or mystical experience

adverb in a mystical manner

• The ancient ruins were believed to hold mystical powers.
• I heard a rumor about a mystical creature living in the forest.
• That party was so mystical, I felt like I was in another world.
• The way she danced had a mystical quality to it, as if she was floating on air.

noun a religious cult practiced in the Caribbean and the southern US, combining elements of Roman Catholic ritual with traditional African magical and religious rites, and characterized by sorcery and spirit possession

• Voodooism is a religion practiced in certain parts of the world.
• Some people believe in the power of voodooism to bring luck or curse others.
• I heard she's into voodooism, always carrying around those strange charms.
• The politician's opponents accused him of using voodooism to manipulate the voters.