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- [mis-tik]
- /ˈmɪs tɪk/
- /ˈmɪs.tɪk/
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- [mis-tik]
- /ˈmɪs tɪk/
Definitions of mystic word
- adjective mystic involving or characterized by esoteric, otherworldly, or symbolic practices or content, as certain religious ceremonies and art; spiritually significant; ethereal. 1
- adjective mystic of the nature of or pertaining to mysteries known only to the initiated: mystic rites. 1
- adjective mystic of occult character, power, or significance: a mystic formula. 1
- adjective mystic of obscure or mysterious character or significance. 1
- adjective mystic of or relating to mystics or mysticism. 1
- noun mystic a section of Groton, in SE Connecticut: maritime museum. 1
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Origin of mystic
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English mystik < Latin mysticus < Greek mystikós, equivalent to mýst(ēs) an initiate into the mysteries + -ikos -ic; akin to myeîn to initiate, teach
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Parts of speech for Mystic
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mystic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mystic
adj mystic
- mystical — mystic; of or relating to supernatural agencies, affairs, occurrences, etc.: a strange, mystical experience.
- otherworldly — of, relating to, or devoted to another world, as the world of imagination or the world to come.
- supernatural — of, relating to, or being above or beyond what is natural; unexplainable by natural law or phenomena; abnormal.
- occult — of or relating to magic, astrology, or any system claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers or agencies.
- imaginary — existing only in the imagination or fancy; not real; fancied: an imaginary illness; the imaginary animals in the stories of Dr. Seuss.
adjective mystic
- secret — done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations.
- enigmatical — Pertaining to an enigma.
- esoteric — Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
- mysterial — (obsolete) mysterious.
noun mystic
- spiritualist — an adherent of spiritualism.
- medium — a middle state or condition; mean.
- shaman — (especially among certain tribal peoples) a person who acts as intermediary between the natural and supernatural worlds, using magic to cure illness, foretell the future, control spiritual forces, etc.
- sage — Alain René [a-lan ruh-ney] /aˈlɛ̃ rəˈneɪ/ (Show IPA), 1668–1747, French novelist and dramatist.
- sorcerer — a person who practices sorcery; black magician; wizard.
Antonyms for mystic
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