Mystic or mystic describes a spiritual mystery, one accessible only to the initiated, or through an epiphany or moment of intuition--
He believes that he has mystic powers; she thinks he's a nut.
Here's a new book by a man who claims he's had a mystic revelation.
Mystic may also mean a practitioner of spiritual mysteries; a person with special spiritual knowledge or intuition--
He believes he's a mystic; she thinks he's a nut.
A man who says he's a mystic has founded a new cult, based loosely on Buddhism.
Mystique or mystique means an aura of mystery, a set of myths or ideas that add glamour and appeal--
The reclusive poet's mystique survives him; he has inspired many imitators.
He hopes the sunglasses give him a bit of the mystique of Hollywood.
Now that you know that, you can say--
"The mystique of the famous mystic and evangelist was only enhanced by her disappearance."
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