Both Uses of
mystic
in
The Idiot
- His ideas were all of the most serious kind; some were even mystical and profound.†
Chpt 4.5 *mystical = relating to realities beyond scientific understanding OR inspiring a sense of wonder or mystery; or beyond human comprehension
- She continued to recite: "Once there came a vision glorious, Mystic, dreadful, wondrous fair; Burned itself into his spirit, And abode for ever there!†
Chpt 2.7
Definitions:
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(1)
(mystic) relating to realities that are outside of scientific understanding and normal experience; or one who attempts to tune into such realities
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)