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mystique
[ mi-steek ]
/ mɪˈstik /
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noun
a framework of doctrines, ideas, beliefs, or the like, constructed around a person or object, endowing the person or object with enhanced value or profound meaning: the mystique of Poe.
an aura of mystery or mystical power surrounding a particular occupation or pursuit: the mystique of nuclear science.
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Origin of mystique
1890–95; <French (adj.); see mystic
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British Dictionary definitions for mystique
mystique
/ (mɪˈstiːk) /
noun
an aura of mystery, power, and awe that surrounds a person or thingthe mystique of the theatre; the mystique of computer programming
Word Origin for mystique
C20: from French (adj): mystic
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