metaphysical
/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/
noun
- A person who studies or is skilled in metaphysics.
- The book is written for both professional metaphysicals and curious readers.
- As a metaphysical, she spends her days pondering the nature of reality.
- The conference brought together metaphysicals from universities around the world.
adjective
- Relating to the branch of philosophy that studies the fundamental nature of reality.
- The professor gave a lecture on metaphysical questions about the universe.
- The novel explores metaphysical themes like the meaning of existence.
- Her metaphysical beliefs include the idea that time is an illusion.
- Very abstract or theoretical; difficult to understand.
- His explanation was so metaphysical that no one in the room could follow it.
- She prefers practical advice over metaphysical discussions.
- The debate became too metaphysical for the average listener.
- Relating to a group of 17th-century English poets known for complex imagery and philosophical themes.
- John Donne is one of the most famous metaphysical poets.
- The metaphysical poets often used unusual comparisons in their work.
- We studied metaphysical poetry in my English literature class.
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