Mysticism: meaning, definitions and examples

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mysticism

 

[ หˆmษชs.tษ™.sษช.zษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spiritual belief

The belief in the existence of realities beyond perceptual or intellectual apprehension that are central to being and directly accessible by subjective experience.

Synonyms

esotericism, occultism, spirituality

Examples of usage

  • Her poetry is filled with mysticism and spirituality.
  • Many ancient cultures embraced mysticism as a way to connect with the divine.
  • The mysticism of the Sufi tradition is deeply rooted in love and devotion.
Context #2 | Noun

mysterious nature

The mysterious, esoteric, or symbolic quality or character of something.

Synonyms

enigma, mystery, obscurity

Examples of usage

  • The painting had an air of mysticism, drawing viewers in with its enigmatic symbols.
  • The mysticism of the forest at night was both eerie and enchanting.
  • Her novels often explore the mysticism of the human psyche.

Translations

Translations of the word "mysticism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น misticismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคนเคธเฅเคฏเคตเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mystizismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mistisisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ัั‚ะธั†ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mistycyzm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅž็ง˜ไธป็พฉ (ใ—ใ‚“ใดใ—ใ‚…ใŽ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mysticisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ misticismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mistisizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๋น„์ฃผ์˜ (็ฅž็ง˜ไธป็พฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุตูˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mysticismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mysticizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅž็ง˜ไธปไน‰ (shรฉnmรฌ zhว”yรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ misticizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dulspeki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธัั‚ะธั†ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mistisizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ misticismo

Etymology

The term 'mysticism' originated in the late 17th century from the Greek word 'mystikos,' meaning 'initiated into the mysteries.' It has evolved to encompass a wide range of spiritual beliefs and practices that involve the pursuit of direct communion with a divine or ultimate reality. Mysticism has been a fundamental aspect of various religious traditions and philosophical schools throughout history, influencing art, literature, and philosophy.

See also: mystical, mystically.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,673, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.