Mystic
/ˈmɪs.tɪk/noun
Relating to mysticism or the pursuit of spiritual knowledge.
Did you know?The term 'mystic' comes from a Greek word meaning 'to close the eyes or lips', alluding to the secrecy of esoteric knowledge.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
μυστικός (mystikos)
“Pertaining to secrecy or the hidden.”
1st Century
Greek
μυστήριον (mystērion)
“A secret rite or mystery, often in religious contexts.”
Middle English
Old French
mystique
“Related to mysticism, often with connotations of the divine.”
Modern English
English
mystic
“Describing someone engaged in the pursuit of spiritual truths, often through hidden or esoteric practices.”
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