mysterious
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iRelated forms
mys·te·ri·ous·ly, adverb
mys·te·ri·ous·ness, noun
qua·si-mys·te·ri·ous, adjective
qua·si-mys·te·ri·ous·ly, adverb
un·mys·te·ri·ous, adjective
Synonyms
1. secret, esoteric, occult, cryptic. Mysterious, inscrutable, mystical, obscure refer to that which is not easily comprehended or explained. That which is mysterious by being unknown or puzzling, excites curiosity, amazement, or awe: a mysterious disease. Inscrutable applies to that which is impenetrable, so enigmatic that one cannot interpret its significance: an inscrutable smile. That which is mystical has a secret significance, such as that attaching to certain rites or signs: mystical symbols. That which is obscure is discovered or comprehended dimly or with difficulty: obscure motives. 3. unfathomable, unintelligible, incomprehensible, enigmatic, impenetrable.
1. secret, esoteric, occult, cryptic. Mysterious, inscrutable, mystical, obscure refer to that which is not easily comprehended or explained. That which is mysterious by being unknown or puzzling, excites curiosity, amazement, or awe: a mysterious disease. Inscrutable applies to that which is impenetrable, so enigmatic that one cannot interpret its significance: an inscrutable smile. That which is mystical has a secret significance, such as that attaching to certain rites or signs: mystical symbols. That which is obscure is discovered or comprehended dimly or with difficulty: obscure motives. 3. unfathomable, unintelligible, incomprehensible, enigmatic, impenetrable.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | characterized by or indicative of mystery |
| 2. | puzzling, curious, or enigmatic |
| mys'teriously | |
| —adv | |
| mys'teriousness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
mysterious
1610s, "full of mystery," from L. mysterium (see mystery (1)). Related: Mysteriously.
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Example sentences
But there is another thing called dark energy, which is even more mysterious which no one really can get a hand on yet.
Mysterious holes for which there are no obvious reasons or explanations.
Over the past few days another, more mysterious spread has opened up.
The cause of the cuts in the two main broken cables remains somewhat mysterious.
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