mysticism

noun/ˈmɪstɪsɪzəm/

Frequency rank: #12,152 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

the belief that union with a divine or spiritual reality can be achieved through deep contemplation or experience beyond ordinary understanding.

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Example sentence

The ancient temple was filled with an atmosphere of mysticism that left visitors feeling connected to something beyond the physical world.

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