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mystically

mystically

2 8.2
In a way that seems connected to spiritual or unseen forces
  • adverb
  • /ˈmɪstɪkli/
translation icon : místicamente
  • Any child who exhibits the capricious and extraordinary capacity to transform mystically has marked consequences for the social, economic, and political order.
  • mystically transformed

How I said that when I read psychically, I see things on the left hand screen and when I read media mystically, it's on the right.

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Examples

  • But she is now, she feels she is, she is much more mystically in tune with doing tarot readings than she was before seeing the orange orb in the sky.

  • Mystically speaking, he and the car would share each other's lifeblood.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • How exactly had they worked the director's bizarre request: that Tiresias must appear and disappear mystically?

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Alex's POV - two dozen leaves mystically float past him, each on fire.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • In Muslim tradition, Jerusalem is the site from where the Prophet Muhammad is believed to have mystically ascended to heaven during his night journey.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Neoplatonic communion of two souls occurs when they are mystically united through a kiss, when eros changes to agape.

    Academic text (1992)
  • The ancient temple was mystically shrouded in fog, making it feel otherworldly.

  • During the meditation, she felt mystically connected to the universe around her.

  • He spoke mystically of realms beyond our understanding, captivating his listeners.

Synonyms

magically
vsmystically
98 4.3

In a way that seems impossible and happens suddenly

centers on spiritual experience and deep insight rather than magical effect
spiritually
vsmystically
68 4.8

In a way that relates to your inner feelings or beliefs

emphasizes supernatural insight and profound spiritual experience rather than general spirit matters
divinely
vsmystically
14 6.5

In a way believed to be from God

emphasizes private spiritual insight, not only power originating from a deity
psychically
vsmystically
10 9.3

By using the mind to sense things people cannot see or hear

focuses on spiritual experience and supernatural insight rather than specific psychic powers
supernaturally
vsmystically
4 7.9

In a way that nature cannot explain

centers on spiritual experience and inner supernatural insight rather than any unexplained event
paranormally
vsmystically
1 8.9

In a way that involves events beyond normal science

focuses on spiritual and religious experience rather than general unexplained phenomena
anagogically
vsmystically
  • Literature
9.9

In a way that finds a spiritual meaning in stories or symbols

focuses on personal spiritual experience and supernatural insight rather than text interpretation
numinously
vsmystically
  • Literature
9.9

In a way that seems mysterious and spiritual

centers on inner spiritual insight rather than only sensing presence
gnostically
vsmystically
  • Specialized
9.9

In a way that looks for hidden spiritual knowledge

is broader, focusing on personal spiritual experience rather than secret doctrine
occultly
vsmystically
9.9

In a way that uses secret powers like magic

focuses more on inward spiritual experience and insight than on secret practices
clairvoyantly
vsmystically
9.9

In a way that seems to see the future

concerns inner spiritual insight rather than future seeing or prediction
supernally
vsmystically
  • Literature
9.9

In a way that seems to come from heaven

focuses on inward spiritual or supernatural insight rather than heavenly loftiness
celestially
vsmystically
7.7

In a way that seems to come from the sky or heavens

concerns personal spiritual experience and insight rather than heavenly imagery

Antonyms

881 1.0

In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand

56 3.9

In a clear, reasonable way based on facts

How Mysterious

mystically
2 8.2
mysteriously
67 4.6
strangely
190 3.2

Surface Forms

mystically positive

Morphology

mystically = mystical (transparent) = mystic + al + ly

The adverb is formed by the regular suffix '-ly' from the adjective 'mystical', producing the predictable meaning 'in a mystical manner'.

Etymology

Mystically comes from a Greek root that means 'secret' and shares the same root as mystery and mystic. So, to act mystically is to do something in a secret or spiritual way, as if you see or know something hidden beyond the ordinary.