Meaning & use
duende
A quality of passion, mystery, and heightened emotional power, especially in Spanish art, music, or dance.
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The flamenco dancer's performance had such duende that the audience fell completely silent.
Critics said the guitarist played with real duende, as if the music moved through him.
A note on using this word
In Spanish folklore, 'duende' (plural 'duendes') also names a mischievous goblin or elf; English borrowed the artistic sense from flamenco culture.
Words with a similar meaning
soulpassion
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