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Mystique vs Esoteric - What's the difference?

mystique | esoteric |

As a noun mystique

is an aura of heightened interest, meaning or mystery surrounding a person or thing.

As an adjective esoteric is

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.

mystique

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • An aura of heightened interest, meaning or mystery surrounding a person or thing.

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    esoteric

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.
    • ''The writing in this manual is very esoteric ; I need a degree in engineering just to understand it!
  • Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.
  • Confidential; private.

    • Synonyms

    * (understood only by a chosen few or an enlightened inner circle) arcane, recondite * cerebral * secretive

    Antonyms

    * exoteric

    Related terms

    * esoterica * esoterically * esotericism * esotericist * esoterism

    See also

    * exoterism * metaphysical * occult * paranormal * supernatural * theoretical

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