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Definition of mystic
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Mystic
geographical name
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Definition of Mystic (Entry 3 of 3)
river in eastern Massachusetts flowing southeast into Boston Harbor
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Synonyms for mystic
Synonyms: Adjective
magic, magical, numinous, occult, weird
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Examples of mystic in a Sentence
Adjective
She had a mystic vision while praying. the notion that a cat has nine lives is based upon the belief that nine is a mystic numberRecent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Also, mystic members questioned why the current Civic Center was not worth salvaging. — Lily Jackson | Ljackson@al.com, al.com, "Mardi Gras leaders, Mobile city council want to stay downtown. Who will pay?," 16 July 2019 Talbot said Stimpson broached the subject during a private meeting with mystic society representatives. — al, "Can Mobile unmask the true worth of Mardi Gras?," 4 Aug. 2019 Her mystic debate closing was only more fodder for online snark and late-night comedy. — Sam Kestenbaum, New York Times, "The Curious Mystical Text Behind Marianne Williamson’s Presidential Bid," 5 July 2019 The video was directed by Irrum who says he was inspired by his garden in Walthamstow, London, and the mystic paintings of Cuban artist Alberto del Pozo. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "Skip Marley Stars in Major Lazer's 'Can't Take It From Me' Video: Watch," 5 June 2019 The base is a Belgian Gin that pays tribute to Magritte's country of origin, mixed with the surprisingly fruity flavors of Blue Curaçao, which gives it that Kate Middleton–sapphire color, and the mystic aromas of smoky Islay whisky. — Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, "The Color of Kate Middleton's Wedding Ring, This Cocktail Will Be the Drink of Summer," 30 Apr. 2019 When Li Po was 5, his father moved the family southeast to Sichuan, a mystic land known for its majestic mountains, lush green rivers, howling gibbons and spicy food. — Yunte Huang, WSJ, "‘The Banished Immortal’ Review: ‘Heaven Begot a Talent Like Me’," 11 Jan. 2019 In Greek and many other ancient cultures, the amulet was worn to stave off mystic bad forces in the world. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "Why Meghan Markle and Camilla Parker Bowles Have Almost Identical Cross Bracelets," 18 July 2018 The final shot of 12 Monkeys features Cole and Railly embracing on the front lawn of a house that has come to hold a near-mystic significance to both them and numerous other characters on the series. — Todd Vanderwerff, Vox, "“The Beginning” is a series finale all about series finales.," 8 July 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Various mystics, occultists and magicians have begun to frequent the Reddit group. — Avi Selk, Washington Post, "Marianne Williamson’s fans made her the ‘orb queen’ of the 2020 campaign," 30 July 2019 The series also examines the family's relationship with mystic Rasputin. — Heather Finn, Good Housekeeping, "Rasputin and Alexandra's Relationship in 'The Last Czars' Isn't What You Think It Is," 20 July 2019 Historically, Rasputin was a mystic who gained considerable influence in the court of Tsar Nicholas II, only to be assassinated by a conspiring group of nobles in 1916. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Lawrence of Arabia takes on Rasputin in first trailer for The King’s Man," 15 July 2019 The hero of Hui’s story, aptly, is an apostle of this view, the seventeenth-century French mathematician and mystic Blaise Pascal. — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, "The Art of Aphorism," 15 July 2019 Penetrating radar equipment tested the earth to locate the mausoleum of the great mystic who published one of the first works of Hassidic thought, hiding just beneath the surface. — Pierpaolo Mittica, National Geographic, "Descendants of Chernobyl’s Jewish dynasty return to the exclusion zone," 6 Mar. 2019 Followers of Parmenides worked themselves into logical knots and mystic raptures over the rather blatant contradiction between point five and everyday experience. — Quanta Magazine, "Einstein’s Parable of Quantum Insanity," 10 Sep. 2015 At the heart of this dualism was the contrast of light and substance, a theme that has fascinated not only scientists but artists and mystics for many centuries. — Quanta Magazine, "Inside the Knotty World of ‘Anyon’ Particles," 28 Feb. 2017 If the call went out via coconut telegraph that these mystic sirens needed top-notch tunes for the evening, it was heard loud and clear. — The Masked Observer, AL.com, "The Masked Observer visits the sultry LaShe's and futuristic Fifty Funny Fellows," 11 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'mystic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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mystic
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of mystic
: a person who tries to gain religious or spiritual knowledge through prayer and deep thought : someone who practices mysticism
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mystic
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Kids Definition of mystic
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: mystical
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: relating to magic
Every beautiful morning the Magic was worked by the mystic circle under the plum tree …— Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden
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: mysterious