How to use mysterious in a sentence. The costume is mysterious in its poverty as well as in its flair for incoherent details. 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 Definition of mysterious adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Involving or full of mystery Suggesting or implying a mystery A mysterious inscription on an ancient tomb. Someone or something that is mysterious is strange and is not known about or understood He died in mysterious circumstances A mysterious illness confined him to bed for over a month
Mysterious (comparative more mysterious, superlative most mysterious) of unknown origin Untraceable he received a mysterious phone call this morning There are eight meanings listed in oed's entry for the word mysterious, three of which are labelled obsolete See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Mysterious refers to something that is difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify It often pertains to circumstances, situations, or objects that are characterized by secrecy, obscurity, or are enigmatic in nature, which can arouse curiosity or fascination.
Strange, unknown, or difficult to understand To talk or behave in a way that makes other people feel that you must have a secret
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