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Topic: Beliefs

mystagogy

IPA: //mɪsˈtæɡəʤi//

KK: /mɪsˈtæɡəʤi/

noun

Definition: The teachings and practices related to guiding others in understanding spiritual mysteries or religious truths.

Example: The priest focused on mystagogy to help the new members of the church understand their faith more deeply.

mysterious

IPA: //mɪˈstɪəriəs//

KK: /mɪˈstɪrɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Something that is difficult to understand or explain, often causing curiosity or wonder.

Example: The old house had a mysterious atmosphere that made everyone feel uneasy.

mysteriousness

IPA: //mɪˈstɪəriəsnəs//

KK: /mɪˈstɪr.i.əs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being difficult to understand or explain, often creating a sense of intrigue or wonder.

Example: The mysteriousness of the ancient ruins attracted many curious visitors.

mystic

IPA: /ˈmɪstɪk/

KK: /ˈmɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is mysterious or has a sense of wonder, often connected to spiritual or supernatural experiences.

Example: The mystic atmosphere of the ancient forest made everyone feel a sense of awe.

noun

Definition: A person who seeks to understand or experience spiritual truths that are beyond ordinary understanding, often through meditation or contemplation.

Example: The mystic spent years in solitude, searching for deeper meaning in life.

mystically

IPA: /ˈmɪstɪkli/

KK: /ˈmɪstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the mysterious or spiritual aspects of life, often beyond ordinary understanding.

Example: She spoke mystically about the universe and its hidden secrets.

mysticism

IPA: /ˈmɪstɪˌsɪzəm/

KK: /ˈmɪstɪˌsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or experience related to a direct connection with a higher reality or divine presence that goes beyond ordinary understanding.

Example: Many people turn to mysticism in search of deeper spiritual experiences.

mystification

IPA: /ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /mɪsˈtɪfɪˌkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The state of being confused or puzzled, often because something is made to seem mysterious or unclear.

Example: The magician's tricks were a source of great mystification for the audience.

mystifier

IPA: /ˈmɪstɪfaɪər/

KK: /ˈmɪstɪfaɪər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes things unclear or confusing, often creating a sense of mystery.

Example: The magician was a true mystifier, leaving the audience in awe with his tricks.

mystify

IPA: /ˈmɪstɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈmɪstɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone confused or unable to understand something.

Example: The magician's tricks never fail to mystify the audience.

myth

IPA: /mɪθ/

KK: /mɪθ/

noun

Definition: A traditional story or belief that explains something about the world, often involving gods or supernatural events. It can also refer to a widely held but false belief.

Example: The story of Hercules is a famous myth from ancient Greece.

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