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The definition of mystic is things that have to do with the occult or are mysterious.

(adjective)

An example of mystic is psychic powers.
An example of mystic is a story about magically powers.

Mystic is defined as someone who has mysterious or occultish powers.

(noun)

An example of mystic is a clairvoyant.

See mystic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of mysteries, or esoteric rites or doctrines
mystical
of obscure or occult character or meaning: mystic powers
beyond human comprehension; mysterious or enigmatic
filling one with wonder or awe
having magic power

Origin: ME mistik < L mysticus < Gr mystikos, belonging to secret rites < mystēs, one initiated: see mystery

noun

a person initiated into esoteric mysteries
a believer in mysticism; specif., one who professes to undergo mystical experiences and so to comprehend intuitively truths beyond human understanding

See mystic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to religious mysteries or occult rites and practices.
Of or relating to mysticism or mystics.
Inspiring a sense of mystery and wonder.
a. Mysterious; strange.
b. Enigmatic; obscure.
Mystical.

noun

One who practices or believes in mysticism or a given form of mysticism: Protestant mystics.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English mystik

Origin: , from Latin mysticus

Origin: , from Greek mustikos

Origin: , from mustēs, initiate; see mystery¹

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