different between mystify vs mystical

mystify

English

Etymology

From French mystifier, from Ancient Greek ???????? (mustikós, secret, mystic) + Latin -ficare.

Verb

mystify (third-person singular simple present mystifies, present participle mystifying, simple past and past participle mystified)

  1. (transitive) To thoroughly confuse, befuddle, or bewilder.

Related terms

  • mysterious
  • mystery
  • mystic
  • mystical
  • mysticism
  • mystique

Translations

Further reading

  • mystify in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
  • mystify in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
  • mystify at OneLook Dictionary Search

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mystical

English

Alternative forms

  • mysticall (obsolete)
  • mystickal (obsolete)

Etymology

From mystic +? -al

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?m?st?k?l/, /?m?st?kl?/

Adjective

mystical (comparative more mystical, superlative most mystical)

  1. Relating to mystics or mysticism.
  2. Having a spiritual or magical significance that transcends human understanding.
  3. Inspiring a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination.

Related terms

  • mysterious
  • mystery
  • mystic
  • mysticality
  • mysticalness
  • mysticism
  • mystify
  • mystique

Translations

Further reading

  • mystical in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.

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