mystic

Definition

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

Etymology

From Old French mistique, from Latin mysticus, from Ancient Greek μυστικός (mustikós, “secret, mystic”), from μύστης (mústēs, “one who has been initiated”). Doublet of mystique.

Example Sentences

• "a mystic dance"
• "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?"
• "Tho’ truths in manhood darkly join, ⁠Deep-seated in our mystic frame, ⁠We yield all blessing to the name Of Him that made them current coin; […]"