mystical
/ˈmɪstɪkəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Relating to mystics or mysticism.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Having a spiritual or magical significance that transcends human understanding.
Adjective
Examples
Becoming more aware of the progress that scientists have made on behavioral fronts can reduce the risk that other natural scientists will resort to mystical agential accounts when they exceed the limits of their own disciplinary training.
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).
Common questions
What does “mystical” mean?
Relating to mystics or mysticism.
Is “mystical” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.