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mystique
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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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThat special aura of intrigue or glamour that makes someone or something seem fascinating.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French mystique, itself from Latin mysticus — a doublet of the English word "mystic."
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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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