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mysterious

[mi-steer-ee-uhs]

adjective

  1. full of, characterized by, or involving mystery.

    a mysterious occurrence.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  2. implying or suggesting a mystery.

    a mysterious smile.

  3. of obscure nature, meaning, origin, etc.; puzzling; inexplicable.

    a mysterious inscription on the ancient tomb.

    Synonyms: , , , ,


mysterious

/ ɪˈɪəɪə /

adjective

  1. characterized by or indicative of mystery

  2. puzzling, curious, or enigmatic

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • mysteriously adverb
  • mysteriousness noun
  • quasi-mysterious adjective
  • quasi-mysteriously adverb
  • unmysterious adjective
  • unmysteriously adverb
  • unmysteriousness noun
  • ˈٱdzܲ adverb
  • ˈٱdzܲԱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of mysterious1

First recorded in 1610–20; mystery 1 + -ous
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Synonym Study

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.
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You know the one: a beloved grandmother, a simmering pot of red sauce, a mysterious ingredient no one can quite name.

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Matthew then asked his dad to submit his own DNA sample, which confirmed he was even more closely related to the same group of mysterious family members.

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Despite a seeming wealth of renowned performers, Korea remains a musically mysterious land.

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What is so exciting and beautiful and mysterious are the encounters we have with books.

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As the day’s events unfold, interrupted by flashbacks of the 14 months leading up to it, a mysterious pink fog begins to appear around L.A.

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