mysticism

noun
UK: /ˈmɪstɪsɪzəm/
US: /ˈmɪstɪsɪzəm/

  1. Belief that union with God can be achieved through contemplation and love.

    1. Some people find comfort in mysticism.
    2. Her interest in mysticism led her to explore different spiritual traditions.

  2. Vague or ill-defined religious or spiritual belief.

    1. His ideas about the world were full of mysticism.
    2. The old book was full of religious mysticism and symbolism, making it hard to understand.

  3. A form of religious belief or practice involving direct communication with God or ultimate reality.

    1. Eastern mysticism attracts many Westerners.
    2. Some forms of mysticism involve rituals and practices aimed at achieving altered states of consciousness.

Synonyms

transcendentalism theosophy esotericism occultism spirituality
mysticism adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of mystics or mysticism.

    1. He spoke with a mysticism tone.
    2. The ancient text contained mysticism and profound insights into the nature of reality.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mysticism" in English means: Belief that union with God can be achieved through contemplation and love., Vague or ill-defined religious or spiritual belief., A form of religious belief or practice involving direct communication with God or ultimate reality..

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

Synonyms for "mysticism": transcendentalism, theosophy, esotericism, occultism, spirituality.

Example usage of "mysticism": "Some people find comfort in mysticism.". More examples on the page.