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mystique

English

Etymology

From French mystique (a mystic), from Latin mysticus. See also the doublet mystic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /m??sti?k/
  • Rhymes: -i?k

Noun

mystique (usually uncountable, plural mystiques)

  1. An aura of heightened interest, meaning or mystery surrounding a person or thing.

Further reading

  • mystique on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
  • Douglas Harper (2001–2021) , “mystique”, in Online Etymology Dictionary

French

Etymology

Latin mysticus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mis.tik/

Noun

mystique f (plural mystiques)

  1. mystic, one who practices mysticism

Adjective

mystique (plural mystiques)

  1. mystic, mystical

Further reading

  • “mystique” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

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mystical

English

Alternative forms

  • mysticall (obsolete)
  • mystickal (obsolete)

Etymology

From mystic +? -al

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?m?st?k?l/, /?m?st?kl?/

Adjective

mystical (comparative more mystical, superlative most mystical)

  1. Relating to mystics or mysticism.
  2. Having a spiritual or magical significance that transcends human understanding.
  3. Inspiring a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination.

Related terms

  • mysterious
  • mystery
  • mystic
  • mysticality
  • mysticalness
  • mysticism
  • mystify
  • mystique

Translations

Further reading

  • mystical in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.

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