Mystical
(adjective)
- Related to or characterized by religious mysticism or the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.
- Having a spiritual or otherworldly quality that is hard to understand or explain.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french mystique or latin mysticus, from greek mustikos, from mustēs "initiate", from myein "to close the eyes or mouth" (in reference to the secrecy observed by initiates).
Examples:
- He had a mystical experience while meditating.
- The music had a mystical quality that transcended time and space.
- The painting had a mystical aura about it.
- The mystical teachings of the eastern religion were hard for her to grasp.
- The mystical powers of the ancient gods were feared and revered.