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mystique

mih-STEEK

Mystique (noun) means an air of fascinating mystery or glamour surrounding a person or thing. Example: “The actor carefully guarded his mystique by avoiding interviews.”

noun

An air of fascinating mystery or glamour surrounding a person or thing.

"The actor carefully guarded his mystique by avoiding interviews."

"Part of the brand's mystique comes from its secretive design process."

How to use mystique

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThat special aura of intrigue or glamour that makes someone or something seem fascinating.

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Word forms

mystiques plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from French mystique, itself from Latin mysticus — a doublet of the English word "mystic."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for mystique

rue due sue cue hue blue true flue clue glue imbue pique

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mystique” mean?

The word “mystique” means an air of fascinating mystery or glamour surrounding a person or thing. In plain terms, that special aura of intrigue or glamour that makes someone or something seem fascinating.

How do you pronounce “mystique”?

“Mystique” is pronounced mih-STEEK (/mɪˈstiːk/ in IPA).

How do you use “mystique” in a sentence?

Here is “mystique” used in a sentence: “The actor carefully guarded his mystique by avoiding interviews.”

What part of speech is “mystique”?

“Mystique” is a noun.

Where does the word “mystique” come from?

The word “mystique” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French mystique, itself from Latin mysticus — a doublet of the English word "mystic.".

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