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mystical

/ˈmɪstɪkl̩/

Meanings
adjective
Relating to mystics or mysticism.

Examples :

"The old woman told us mystical stories of fairies and hidden worlds. "
religion supernatural philosophy mythology theology mind

Related Words

Illustration fascination

fascination noun

/fæsɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of bewitching, or enchanting

"The magician's incredible card tricks held the audience in complete fascination. "

Illustration significance

significance noun

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

The extent to which something matters; importance

"As a juror your opinion is of great significance for the outcome of the trial."

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mysticism noun

/ˈmɪs.tɪˌsɪz.əm̩/

The beliefs, ideas, or thoughts of mystics.

"Her interest in ancient symbols led her to study the mysticism surrounding them. "

Illustration believed

believed verb

/bɪˈliːvd/ /biˈliːvd/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

Illustration treasures

treasures noun

/ˈtɹɛʒəz/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚz/

A collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock of money, jewels, etc.

"The museum displayed ancient gold coins and jewelry, which were part of the country's national treasures. "

Illustration transcends

transcends verb

/trænˈsɛndz/

To pass beyond the limits of something.

"Her love for her children transcends any hardship she faces. "

Illustration inspiring

inspiring verb

/ɪn.ˈspaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.

"The teacher's passionate speech inspired the students to work harder on their projects. "

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spiritual noun

/ˈspɪɹɪtjʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃuəl/

A Christian religious song, especially one in an African-American style, or a similar non-religious song.

"The church choir practiced the new spirituals for their Sunday service. "

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understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

Illustration whispered

whispered verb

/ˈwɪspəd/ /ˈhwɪspɚd/

To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.

""The student whispered the answer to his friend during the test so the teacher wouldn't hear." "

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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forgotten verb

/fəˈɡɒt.n̩/ /fəˈɡʌt.n̩/

To lose remembrance of.

"I have forgotten most of the things I learned in school."