noun
mystique
mis-TEEK/mɪˈstiːk/
An air of mystery that makes someone or something fascinating.
The shadowy performer's mystique holds the audience's attention.
Etymology
Greek mystikos described what was secret or connected with religious mysteries. That association of hidden significance underlies an atmosphere of mystery and veneration, now an alluring air of special power.
In context
having an air of Mystique when the narcissist is considered to be mysterious inaccessible
More examples
- Her reluctance to give interviews added to her mystique.
- The island's mystique grew through travelers' stories.
- The film stripped away some of the hero's mystique.
Forms
mystique · mystiques