Английски

mystique

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an aura of mystery and charm

a feeling of mystery that makes something seem special

Модел на употреба: the mystique of [someone/something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse mystique (a quality or aura) with mystic (a religious/spiritual person) or mystical (an adjective).
Синоними
aura (General atmosphere or feeling, not necessarily mysterious.) | allure (Emphasizes attractiveness rather than mystery.) | glamour (Emphasizes exciting beauty and charm, less about secrecy.)
Антоними
ordinariness (The quality of being normal and not special or mysterious.) | transparency (Openness that removes secrecy and mystery.)
Колокации
an air of mystique |a sense of mystique |the mystique of Hollywood |the mystique of the artist |the mystique surrounding her |a mystique of secrecy |maintain a mystique |add to the mystique |part of the mystique |shrouded in mystique
Теми
people |culture |emotions |media |daily_life
Примери
  • The actor rarely gives interviews, which adds to his mystique.
  • There’s a mystique around that old house at the end of the road.
  • Part of the city’s mystique comes from its hidden alleys and rooftop bars.
Примери за учащи
  • She has a mystique that makes people curious.
  • The museum has a mystique of history and secrets.
Съществително C1 abstract
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romanticized belief in specialness

an idea that something is special because it seems mysterious

Модел на употреба: the mystique of [place/period/activity]
Честа грешка:
Mystique is usually a general impression, not a specific secret or puzzle (that would be a mystery).
Синоними
myth (A traditional or false story/idea; can be more clearly untrue than mystique.) | romance (A sentimental idealization, not necessarily involving mystery.)
Антоними
reality (Focus on facts rather than an idealized impression.) | demystification (The process of removing mystery or special status.)
Колокации
the mystique of the West |the mystique of royalty |the mystique of the frontier |the mystique of the past |the mystique of success |the mystique of the stage |the mystique surrounding the job |the mystique of science |the mystique of power |fed the mystique
Теми
culture |history |beliefs |society
Примери
  • Books and films helped create the mystique of the cowboy lifestyle.
  • The company’s success has given entrepreneurship a certain mystique.
  • Once you see how the process works, the mystique disappears.
Примери за учащи
  • Travel ads build the mystique of the island.
  • After the tour, the job lost its mystique.
Съществително business C1 abstract
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carefully cultivated brand mystery

a planned ‘mysterious’ image to attract attention

Модел на употреба: create/cultivate a mystique (around [someone/something])
Честа грешка:
In this sense, mystique is about image and perception, not supernatural mystery.
Синоними
cachet (Prestige and high status, often linked to exclusivity more than mystery.) | image (General public impression; less specifically about mystery.)
Антоними
mass-market image (An image of being widely available rather than exclusive or mysterious.) | plainness (A lack of special styling or aura.)
Колокации
cultivate a mystique |create a mystique |build a mystique |a brand mystique |product mystique |designer mystique |exclusive mystique |maintain the mystique |trade on mystique |marketing mystique
Теми
business |marketing |media |fashion
Примери
  • The company cultivates a mystique by revealing very little about new products before launch.
  • Luxury brands often rely on mystique to justify high prices.
  • By limiting access and invitations, they built a mystique around the event.
Примери за учащи
  • The brand created a mystique to seem exclusive.
  • He cultivates a mystique online by posting little.
Граматика
Речникова форма
mystique
IPA
GB/mɪstˈik/
US/mɪstˈik/
Срички и ударение
mys - tique (2 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tique)
Форми на думата
Noun
  • Base: mystique
  • Plural: mystique
Семейство думи
Core family
mystery noun B1 mysterious adjective B1 mysteriously adverb mystify verb C1
Related words
mystical adjective B2 mysticism noun mystic noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
demystify verb C1 demystification noun C1
Advanced or less common
mystification noun mysteriousness noun
Изрази

an air of mystique

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/ən ˈɛɹ əv mɪstˈik/
fixed phrase

noticeable mysterious vibe

a feeling that someone seems mysterious

Примери
  • He speaks quietly and keeps an air of mystique.
  • The dim lighting gave the restaurant an air of mystique.
  • Her silence added an air of mystique to the story.

lose its mystique

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/lˈuz ˈɪts mɪstˈik/
fixed phrase

stop seeming special or mysterious

to stop feeling special or mysterious

Примери
  • Once the recipe went online, the dish lost its mystique.
  • After a few weeks at the new job, it started to lose its mystique.
  • When everyone can do it, the hobby loses its mystique.

maintain a mystique

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/meɪntˈeɪn ə mɪstˈik/
fixed phrase

keep a mysterious image

to keep yourself a little mysterious

Примери
  • She maintains a mystique by staying off social media.
  • The band tried to maintain a mystique between album releases.
  • They maintained a mystique around the project until launch day.

the mystique of [something]

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/ðə mɪstˈik əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

mysterious special appeal of something

the mystery and charm that makes something seem special

Примери
  • Tourists come for the mystique of ancient Egypt.
  • The mystique of the courtroom fascinates many law students.
  • She wrote about the mystique of living off-grid.

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