Müstilise

Müstilise is a Turkish neologism encountered in contemporary literary criticism and media discourse. It denotes the act or effect of making something seem mystical, or of imbuing an object, text, or performance with qualities associated with mystery, awe, or the occult. The term is typically used to describe deliberate stylistic or aesthetic choices rather than spontaneous perception.

Etymology and form are not fully settled. It is commonly treated as a Turkish adaptation or loan from English resources such as mysticize or mystify, rendered into Turkish phonology and spelling with a form that resembles -ilise. Some scholars also note a loose connection with the broader Turkish vocabulary surrounding mysticism, such as mistik, yet müstilise remains primarily a modern coinage used in critical writing rather than a standard dictionary entry.

Usage and register: In practice, müstilise appears in discussions of literature, film, visual arts, and related media where creators aim to evoke mystery, wonder, or occult symbolism. It is often described as a deliberate rhetorical or aesthetic tactic, rather than a natural or incidental effect. The term is not common in everyday Turkish and tends to occur in academic, journalistic, or speculative contexts.

Related concepts include mysticism (mysticism) and the broader idea of mystery or the occult in Turkish discourse. As a contemporary neologism, müstilise demonstrates how Turkish critics borrow and adapt international vocabulary to articulate evolving artistic strategies.