US /mɪˈstiːk/
noun Freq #23733

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    An air of mystery, fascination, or special importance surrounding a person or thing.

    The old castle has a certain mystique that draws visitors from all over.

Etymology

Borrowed from French mystique (“a mystic”), from Latin mysticus. See also the doublet mystic.

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