different between mystique vs mystical
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)
- 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)
- mystic, one who practices mysticism
Adjective
mystique (plural mystiques)
- 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)
- Relating to mystics or mysticism.
- Having a spiritual or magical significance that transcends human understanding.
- 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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