mystic

noun
UK: /ˈmɪstɪk/
US: /ˈmɪstɪk/

  1. A person who seeks direct communion with the divine or ultimate reality through contemplation and spiritual practices.

    1. The mystic lived a solitary life seeking enlightenment in the mountains.
    2. Many believe the ancient philosopher was a mystic, due to his spiritual teachings.

  2. A person who believes in the possibility of attaining knowledge of divine or spiritual truths through intuition or insight.

    1. She was a mystic who trusted her intuition above all else.
    2. The mystic claimed to receive messages from a higher power during meditation.

Synonyms

esoteric visionary numinous occult seer
mystic adjective

  1. Relating to mystics or mysticism; having qualities that inspire wonder or awe; beyond ordinary understanding.

    1. The mystic forest was filled with strange sounds at night.
    2. There's a mystic quality to his artwork that captivates audiences worldwide.

  2. Involving or characterized by esoteric or symbolic meaning; obscure or enigmatic.

    1. The poem's mystic language left many readers confused and intrigued.
    2. She interpreted the mystic symbols as warnings of future events happening soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mystic" in English means: A person who seeks direct communion with the divine or ultimate reality through contemplation and spiritual practices., A person who believes in the possibility of attaining knowledge of divine or spiritual truths through intuition or insight..

The phonetic transcription of "mystic" is /ˈmɪstɪk/ in British English and /ˈmɪstɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mystic": esoteric, visionary, numinous, occult, seer.

Example usage of "mystic": "The mystic lived a solitary life seeking enlightenment in the mountains.". More examples on the page.