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Mystique is an aura of mystery or an air of secrecy surrounding something or someone that makes the person or thing seem very intriguing.

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A mysterious and intriguing man in your life who you cannot quite figure out and who fascinates you is an example of someone with mystique.

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noun

a complex of somewhat mystical attitudes and feelings surrounding some person, institution, activity, etc.

Origin: Fr, mystic

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noun

An aura of heightened value, interest, or meaning surrounding something, arising from attitudes and beliefs that impute special power or mystery to it: the cowboy mystique; the mystique of existentialism.

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Origin: French, mystical, mystique

Origin: , from Latin mysticus; see mystic

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