Mystique
(noun)
- An air of mystery or a sense of the unknown that surrounds a person or thing.
- A sense of awe or reverence for something.
Origin:
From french mystique, from latin mysticus "mystic", from greek mystikos, from mystēs "initiate", from myein "to close the eyes or mouth, initiate into secret rites".
Examples:
- The old castle had a certain mystique about it.
- The city had a mystique that drew people from all over the world.
- The mystique of the mountain made it a popular destination for climbers.
- He had a certain mystique about him that made people want to follow him.
- The mystique of the ancient ruins made them a popular tourist attraction.