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cultivate mystery

[KUL-tuh-vayt MIS-uh-ree]
verb phrase
cultivar mistério
1. To deliberately create, develop, or maintain an air of secrecy, ambiguity, or intrigue about oneself or something
The author cultivates mystery around her personal life by rarely giving interviews.
A autora cultiva mistério em torno de sua vida pessoal, raramente concedendo entrevistas.
2. To intentionally foster an atmosphere of enigma or uncertainty to maintain interest or allure
The company cultivates mystery about its new product launch to generate buzz.
A empresa cultiva mistério sobre o lançamento de seu novo produto para gerar expectativa.
NYC Slang
keep it mysterious; play it coy
Synonyms
maintain secrecyfoster intriguepreserve enigmanurture ambiguity
Antonyms
reveal truthdisclose informationclarifyexplain openly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cultivar mistério
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
cultivar mistério
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep cards close to one's chest
shroud in mystery
maintain an air of intrigue
play it mysterious
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