# mystical

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈmɪstɪkəl/ · frequency rank #13,965

## Definitions
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.

## Etymology
From mystic + -al.

## Easily confused with
- **mystics** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/mystical-vs-mystics)
- **mythical** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/mystical-vs-mythical)
- **mystic** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/mystic-vs-mystical)
- **musical** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/musical-vs-mystical)

## Common misspellings (13)
`mmystical`, `msytical`, `mysitcal`, `mysstical`, `mystcial`, `mystiacl`, `mysticall`, `mysticcal`, `mysticla`, `mysttical`, `mytsical`, `myystical`, `ymstical`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/mystical