1. Plural of mysticism; beliefs, practices, or experiences centered on direct spiritual insight or union with the divine, often involving meditation or contemplation.
Usage: Countable plural form; used when referring to multiple distinct systems, traditions, or instances of mystical belief or practice
2. Vague, obscure, or ill-defined spiritual or philosophical ideas; mystical language or thinking that lacks clarity.
Usage: Often used critically to describe unclear or overly abstract spiritual discourse

Examples

• Different mysticisms across cultures share common themes of spiritual transcendence.
• Eastern mysticisms emphasize meditation and inner enlightenment.
• The philosopher criticized the mysticisms in the text as too abstract to understand.
• Christian, Islamic, and Buddhist mysticisms each developed unique contemplative practices.
• She studied various mysticisms to understand how different traditions approach the sacred.
• The book explores mysticisms from ancient Egypt to modern spirituality.