Mystic

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈmɪstɪk/

Alternative forms

• mystick archaic

Origin

From Old French mistique, from Latin mysticus, from Ancient Greek μυστικός (mystikos, "secret, mystic"), from μύστης (mystēs, "one who has been initiated").

Full definition of mystic

Adjective

1. Of, or relating to mystics, mysticism or occult mysteries; mystical.a mystic dance
2. Mysterious and strange; arcane, obscure or enigmatic.
• EmersonHeaven's numerous hierarchy span
  The mystic gulf from God to man.

Noun

1. Someone who practices mysticism.

Related terms

• mysterious
• mystery
• mystical
• mysticism
• mystify
• mystique