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mystique

mystique

32 7.2
A quality that makes a person or thing seem mysterious and attractive
  • noun
  • /mɪsˈtik/
translation icon : aura de misterio
  • There is a certain mystique surrounding famous writers that fascinates many aspiring authors.
  • the feminine mystique
  • mystique surrounding

He is also famously private and rarely heard from, which only adds to his mystique.

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Examples

  • Seeing it blew me away, and elevated the place's mystique to a level of the near-surreal.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Rather than deflecting attention, this appeal served only to enhance the revivalist's personal mystique.

    Academic text (2004)
  • And it became this mystique of who is this guy?

  • There was all this mystique and conversation around who is he?

  • Those wheel covers really did add to the air of mystique this truck had.

  • And that's how the mystique and the respect was always kept.

  • Everybody is touched by the mystique or mystery of antiquities.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Many of us have enjoyed the mystique of Sherlock Holmes, either through literature, radio, or television.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Recent opinion studies report that although many U.S. policies are deplored, there is a mystique surrounding America's culture, values, and economy.

    Academic text (2002)
  • MRG's name carries weight, with an old-school mystique that extends far beyond New England.

    Blog text (16)

Synonyms

charm
vsmystique
254 1.7

A pleasant quality that makes people like a person or place

adds an extra layer of mysterious glamour beyond simple pleasantness
appeal
vsmystique
188 2.6

A quality that makes something attractive to many people

adds mysterious glamour that makes it feel specially appealing rather than plain
fascination
vsmystique
105 3.4

A very strong interest that makes you pay close attention

adds a sense of mystery and glamour beyond plain strong interest
attraction
vsmystique
88 2.1

A quality that makes something interesting to people

adds enigmatic glamour and specialness beyond mere noticeability
charisma
vsmystique
58 5.1

A strong charm that makes people like and trust someone

is more about mysterious glamorous aura than direct persuasive power
allure
vsmystique
35 5.6

A strong charm that attracts people like beauty or mystery

focuses more on mystery and glamorous specialness than direct enticement
romance
vsmystique
17 4.4

An exciting, mysterious feeling about adventure or heroic times

leans more on glamour and specialness rather than adventurous tone
allurement
vsmystique
1 7.7

A quality that makes someone want something, for example a place or job

is more about mysterious glamour than straightforward temptation
charism
vsmystique
1 8.2

A personal charm that makes people feel loyal and excited

stresses enigmatic glamour and specialness rather than overt inspiring power
beguilement
vsmystique
9.1

A charming quality that attracts people and sometimes tricks them

keeps focus on enigmatic glamour rather than deceitful enchantment

Antonyms

54 3.4

Ordinary and not special or new

3 4.1

A state of being usual and not special

How Mysterious

enigma
33 8.1
mystique
32 7.2

Surface Forms

mystique singular
mystiques plural

Etymology

Mystique comes from old words meaning 'secret' and shares the same root as the English word mystery. So, a mystique is a 'secret' charm or special, mysterious quality that makes someone or something feel fascinating.