pseudomystical

English

Etymology

From pseudo- +‎ mystical.

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Adjective

pseudomystical (comparative more pseudomystical, superlative most pseudomystical)

1. Apparently, but not actually, mystical; having pretensions of mysticism.
   • 2007 April 23, Anthony Tommasini, “3 Puccinis, Separate, but Equal in Grandeur”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

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

Related terms

• pseudomysticism