English · Adjectives

mysterious

/mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/

[/mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/]

puzzling, secret

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Difficult to understand, explain, or identify.

Example

A mysterious light appeared in the sky and then vanished without a trace.

A mysterious light appeared in the sky and then vanished without a trace.

Etymology

From 'mystery' (Greek 'mysterion', secret rite) plus '-ous'.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in stories, and for unexplained events.

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