kabbalistic

or cab·a·lis·tic

[ kab-uh-lis-tik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the kabbalah.
2. mystic; occult.

   Synonyms: dark, arcane, mysterious

3. of or marked by kabbalism.

Other Words From

• kabba·listi·cal·ly caba·listi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of kabbalistic¹

First recorded in 1615–25; kabbalah + -istic

Example Sentences

One centerpiece of kabbalistic thought is gematria—the search for coded messages within the text of the Bible.

From Literature

His resolve is weakened, however, when he is overcome by a desire—not a worldly or a fleshly desire but simply the desire to purchase a book of kabbalistic mysticism.

From The New Yorker

Set in an Eastern Europe town, “The Dybbuk” tells of a yeshiva student who uses kabbalistic means to win the woman he loves.

From New York Times

Some of those same pieces were also sprinkling in spiritual elements, incorporating evil-eye beads and red strings - a kabbalistic tradition to ward off misfortune.

From Washington Times

Rabbi Schachter-Shalomi introduced a new tallit, or prayer shawl, with the colors of the rainbow arranged according to kabbalistic principles, instead of its traditionally white color with either black or blue stripes.

From Washington Post