What is hylic?

Hylic is a term used in Gnosticism to describe the lowest level of existence, which is associated with materialism and the physical world. It refers to individuals who are primarily focused on satisfying their physical needs and desires, without any interest in spiritual growth or consciousness. Hylics are seen as being trapped in the material world and lacking any spiritual awareness or understanding. In Gnostic philosophy, the goal is to transcend this level of existence and move towards a more spiritual state of being.