mystique
noun
mys·tique mi-ˈstēk 
1
: an air or attitude of mystery (see mystery entry 1 sense 1) and reverence developing around something or someone
the legendary singer's mystique
the mystique of the liturgy
2
: the special esoteric skill essential in a calling or activity
the mystique of yoga
the mystique of hang gliding
Example Sentences
There's a certain mystique to people who fight fires. No one has been able to copy the legendary singer's mystique. the mystique of mountain climbing
Recent Examples on the Web Winning Game 6 provided the franchise their first NBA championship and helped restore the Pat Riley mystique. 
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 Hang the witchy craft from the kitchen’s eaves for major apothecary mystique. Wsj Off Duty Editors, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 His collection reflects the diversity of his interests, with their own mystique and beauty. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 26 Aug. 2022 Back for a fifth year, the Fairy Doors have made a magical return to the botanical oasis with 20 doors decorating and adding mystique to the already serene space. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2022 His successor, Sheikh Haibatullah Akhunzada, whose son became a suicide bomber, is an austere cleric who has adopted the reclusive mystique of the original amir. New York Times, 8 Aug. 2022 The reason, Goldin said, lies with the mystique of the card. Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022 Such is the mystique of St. Andrews, particularly the Old Course. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 14 July 2022 Such is the mystique of St. Andrews, particularly the Old Course. Doug Ferguson, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2022 See More
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 Hang the witchy craft from the kitchen’s eaves for major apothecary mystique. Wsj Off Duty Editors, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 His collection reflects the diversity of his interests, with their own mystique and beauty. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 26 Aug. 2022 Back for a fifth year, the Fairy Doors have made a magical return to the botanical oasis with 20 doors decorating and adding mystique to the already serene space. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2022 His successor, Sheikh Haibatullah Akhunzada, whose son became a suicide bomber, is an austere cleric who has adopted the reclusive mystique of the original amir. New York Times, 8 Aug. 2022 The reason, Goldin said, lies with the mystique of the card. Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022 Such is the mystique of St. Andrews, particularly the Old Course. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 14 July 2022 Such is the mystique of St. Andrews, particularly the Old Course. Doug Ferguson, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French, derivative of mystique, adjective, "magical, mystical," going back to Middle French, "having a hidden meaning," borrowed from Latin mysticus "secret" — more at mystic entry 1
First Known Use
1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1
mystique
noun
as in charm
a special quality that makes a person or thing interesting or exciting There's a certain mystique to mountain climbing. No one has been able to copy the legendary singer's mystique. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- charm
- appeal
- attractiveness
- glamour
- romance
- aroma
- flavor
- aura
- magic
- feel
- seductiveness
- allure
- atmosphere
- fascination
- ambience
- aureole
- smell
- feeling
- sense
- patina
- mood
- air
- charisma
- halo
- climate
- aureola
- karma
- ambiance
- magnetism
- temper
- odor
- enchantment
- nimbus
- glamor
- pizzazz
- spirit
- sensation
- oomph
- note
- captivation
- pizazz
- vibration(s)
- appoggiatura
- appoggiaturas
- appoint
- appointed
- appointee
- appointees
- appointing
- appointive
- appointment
- appointment television
- appointment TV
- appointments
- appointor
- appointors
- appoints
- Appomattox Court House
- apport
- apportion
- apportion blame
- apportionable
- apportionate
- apportioned
- apportioning
- apportionment
- apportionment clause