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mistico

mystical

adjective MEES-tee-koh Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: From Greek mystikos (secret, of mysteries).

Also means

mystic

Usage Note

Mistico can be an adjective (un'esperienza mistica = a mystical experience) or a noun (un mistico = a mystic). As a noun it is masculine; the feminine is una mistica. It should not be confused with misterioso (mysterious), which implies secrecy rather than spiritual depth.

Examples

"Aveva un'aura mistica intorno a sé."

Natural Translation

He had a mystical aura around him.

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