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pseudomystical

adj

Etymology

From pseudo- + mystical.

  1. derived from μυστικός
  2. derived from mysticus
  3. derived from mistique
  4. suffixed as mystical — “mystic + al”
  5. prefixed as pseudomystical — “pseudo + mystical”

Definitions

  1. Apparently, but not actually, mystical

    Apparently, but not actually, mystical; having pretensions of mysticism.

    • Some opera experts disparage “Suor Angelica” as maudlin and pseudomystical.

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