English · Word Candidate

mystic

/ˈmɪstɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: mystics

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of, or relating to mystics, mysticism or occult mysteries; mystical.

Adjective

a mystic dance

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Mysterious and strange; arcane, obscure or enigmatic.

Adjective

Taught he not thee—the man of eld, / Whose eyes within his eyes beheld / Heaven's numerous hierarchy span / The mystic gulf from God to man?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Someone who practices mysticism.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “mystic” mean?

Of, or relating to mystics, mysticism or occult mysteries; mystical.

Is “mystic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.