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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:
- Both mysterious and mystical deal with the unknown, but in different contexts.
- Mysterious often refers to something that is not understood or is secretive, suggesting an enigma.
- Mystical is more about spirituality or magic, suggesting a connection to the divine or the supernatural.
- When you hear mysterious, think of secrets or unsolved puzzles.
- When mystical comes up, consider it related to spiritual experiences or ancient wisdom.
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