mystique

[mɪˈstiːk]

mystique Definition

a quality of mystery, glamour, or power associated with someone or something.

Using mystique: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mystique" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The city has a certain mystique about it that draws people in.

  • Example

    The mystique of the movie star made her an icon.

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    The company's marketing campaign aimed to create a mystique around their new product.

mystique Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for mystique

Idioms Using mystique

  • an aura of secrecy or enigma that surrounds someone or something

    Example

    The company's new CEO was surrounded by a shroud of mystique, with little known about his background or plans for the company.

  • to deliberately create an aura of mystery or intrigue around oneself or one's work

    Example

    The author cultivated a mystique around her writing, rarely giving interviews or public appearances.

  • a romanticized and exoticized view of Asian cultures and traditions, often perpetuated by Western media and art

    Example

    The novel played into the mystique of the Orient, portraying Asian characters as mystical and inscrutable.

Phrases with mystique

  • an atmosphere of mystery or intrigue surrounding someone or something

    Example

    The artist cultivated an air of mystique around his work, refusing to explain his creative process.

  • the aura of authority and influence that surrounds powerful individuals or institutions

    Example

    The mystique of power can be intoxicating, leading some leaders to abuse their positions.

  • the idea that sex is mysterious and taboo, often used to sell products or promote sexual fantasies

    Example

    The perfume ad relied on the sexual mystique of the model, suggesting that wearing the scent would make the wearer more alluring.

Origins of mystique

from French 'mystique', from Latin 'mysticus', meaning 'mystical'

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Summary: mystique in Brief

The term 'mystique' [mɪˈstiːk] refers to a quality of mystery, glamour, or power associated with someone or something. It can be used to describe the allure of a city, the charisma of a celebrity, or the aura of a product. Phrases like 'air of mystique' and idioms like 'cultivate a mystique' highlight the deliberate creation of mystery or intrigue, while 'mystique of power' and 'mystique of the Orient' point to the association of mystique with authority and exoticism.

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