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Mysterious vs. Mystical
Mysterious
/mɪˈstɪəriəs/Examples:
"God moves in a mysterious way," he responded.It was the mysterious Mr Porrott.Second, there was the mysterious stranger who had saved his life.
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Mystical
/ˈmɪstɪkəl/Examples:
She felt a mystical connection with the ancient forest.The mystical teachings of the guru attracted many followers.A mystical aura surrounded the old mountain cabin.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Mysterious often relates to something that is unknown or unexplained, like a mysterious sound in the night.
- Mystical refers to a spiritual sense or otherworldly experiences, often tied to divine or supernatural elements.
- Think of mysterious as a puzzle that needs solving, while mystical as a connection to spirituality or magic.
- Mysterious can describe an intriguing person who's secretive; mystical might describe a person with deep spiritual beliefs.
- Mysterious events create curiosity; mystical experiences touch on deep, often supernatural understanding.
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