Synonyms of mystique

mystique

noun

as in appeal

a special quality that makes a person or thing interesting or exciting

There's a certain mystique to mountain climbing.

No one has been able to copy the legendary singer's mystique.

Related Words

• appeal
• charm
• attractiveness
• romance
• glamour
• aroma
• flavor
• aura
• magic
• seductiveness
• atmosphere
• feel
• aureole
• fascination
• smell
• ambience
• allure
• feeling
• patina
• mood
• sense
• air
• climate
• halo
• karma
• charisma
• temper
• odor
• magnetism
• nimbus
• enchantment
• pizzazz
• sensation
• spirit
• oomph
• note
• captivation
• vibration(s)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mystique

A little excitement won’t take away from your natural mystique! — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Over the past six weeks, his humanity broke through the gates of his mystique. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Adding to the film’s mystique is Nolan’s reliance on old-school Hollywood practical effects, such as his use of puppetry, animatronics and robotics in scenes with the Cyclops, as well as a real Viking boat that the actors learned to sail. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Brown doesn’t share much about his personal life with his followers, but that only adds to his mystique. — Leslie Horn Peterson, Time, 14 July 2026