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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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RELATED WORDS

magic, nature, fascination, spell, character, attitude, glamour, charisma, complex, charm, temperament, awe

Nearby words

  1. mysticize,
  2. mysticly,
  3. mystification,
  4. mystified,
  5. mystify,
  6. mysuru,
  7. mytacism,
  8. myth,
  9. myth.,
  10. mythic

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
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Word Origin and History for mystique

mystique

n.

1891, "atmosphere of mystery," from French mystique "a mystic; mystical," from Latin mysticus (see mystic (adj.)).

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper