英語

mystique

gb/mɪstˈik/ us/mɪstˈik/
C1 英語
語義
0件の語義
名詞 C1 abstract
1

an aura of mystery and charm

a feeling of mystery that makes something seem special

用法パターン: the mystique of [someone/something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse mystique (a quality or aura) with mystic (a religious/spiritual person) or mystical (an adjective).
類義語
aura (General atmosphere or feeling, not necessarily mysterious.) | allure (Emphasizes attractiveness rather than mystery.) | glamour (Emphasizes exciting beauty and charm, less about secrecy.)
対義語
ordinariness (The quality of being normal and not special or mysterious.) | transparency (Openness that removes secrecy and mystery.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
people |culture |emotions |media |daily_life
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • She has a mystique that makes people curious.
  • The museum has a mystique of history and secrets.
名詞 C1 abstract
2

romanticized belief in specialness

an idea that something is special because it seems mysterious

用法パターン: the mystique of [place/period/activity]
よくある間違い:
Mystique is usually a general impression, not a specific secret or puzzle (that would be a mystery).
類義語
myth (A traditional or false story/idea; can be more clearly untrue than mystique.) | romance (A sentimental idealization, not necessarily involving mystery.)
対義語
reality (Focus on facts rather than an idealized impression.) | demystification (The process of removing mystery or special status.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
culture |history |beliefs |society
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • Travel ads build the mystique of the island.
  • After the tour, the job lost its mystique.
名詞 business C1 abstract
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carefully cultivated brand mystery

a planned ‘mysterious’ image to attract attention

用法パターン: create/cultivate a mystique (around [someone/something])
よくある間違い:
In this sense, mystique is about image and perception, not supernatural mystery.
類義語
cachet (Prestige and high status, often linked to exclusivity more than mystery.) | image (General public impression; less specifically about mystery.)
対義語
mass-market image (An image of being widely available rather than exclusive or mysterious.) | plainness (A lack of special styling or aura.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
business |marketing |media |fashion
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • The brand created a mystique to seem exclusive.
  • He cultivates a mystique online by posting little.
文法
辞書形
mystique
IPA
GB/mɪstˈik/
US/mɪstˈik/
音節・強勢
mys - tique (2音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tique)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: mystique
  • Plural: mystique
関連語
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
表現

an air of mystique

1
/ən ˈɛɹ əv mɪstˈik/
fixed phrase

noticeable mysterious vibe

a feeling that someone seems mysterious

例文
  • 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

1
/lˈuz ˈɪts mɪstˈik/
fixed phrase

stop seeming special or mysterious

to stop feeling special or mysterious

例文
  • 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

1
/meɪntˈeɪn ə mɪstˈik/
fixed phrase

keep a mysterious image

to keep yourself a little mysterious

例文
  • 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

例文
  • 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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