mystic

mystic
I. adjective Etymology: Middle English mistik, from Latin mysticus of mysteries, from Greek mystikos, from mystēs initiate Date: 14th century 1. mystical 1a 2. of or relating to mysteries or esoteric rites ; occult 3. of or relating to mysticism or mystics 4. a. mysterious b. obscure, enigmatic c. inducing a feeling of awe or wonder d. having magical properties II. noun Date: 1679 1. a follower of a mystical way of life 2. an advocate of a theory of mysticism

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  • Mystic — Mys tic, Mystical Mys tic*al, a. [L. mysticus, Gr. ? belonging to secret rites, from ? one initiated: cf. F. mystique. See 1st {Mystery}, {Misty}.] 1. Remote from or beyond human comprehension; baffling human understanding; unknowable; obscure;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • Mystic, CT — U.S. Census Designated Place in Connecticut Population (2000): 4001 Housing Units (2000): 1988 Land area (2000): 3.354559 sq. miles (8.688268 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.440152 sq. miles (1.139989 sq. km) Total area (2000): 3.794711 sq. miles (9 …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

  • Mystic, IA — U.S. city in Iowa Population (2000): 588 Housing Units (2000): 273 Land area (2000): 2.929135 sq. miles (7.586425 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 2.929135 sq. miles (7.586425 sq. km) FIPS code:… …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

  • mystic# — mystic adj *mystical, anagogic, cabalistic Analogous words: occult, esoteric, *recondite, abstruse: *mysterious, inscrutable: visionary, quixotic, imaginary mystic n *ascetic …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • mystic — [mis′tik] adj. [ME mistik < L mysticus < Gr mystikos, belonging to secret rites < mystēs, one initiated: see MYSTERY1] 1. of mysteries, or esoteric rites or doctrines 2. MYSTICAL 3. of obscure or occult character or meaning [mystic… …   English World dictionary

  • Mystic — Mys tic, n. One given to mysticism; one who holds mystical views, interpretations, etc.; especially, in ecclesiastical history, one who professed mysticism. See {Mysticism}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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