mysterious — Difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an air of secrecy or the unknown.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an air of secrecy or the unknown.
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɪˈstɪriəs/
Example Sentences
- My cat has a mysterious ability to appear whenever I open a can of tuna, even from three rooms away.
- The mysterious package on my doorstep turned out to be my neighbor's Amazon delivery.
- Scientists are still trying to understand the mysterious behavior of quantum particles.
mysterious
ADJECTIVE[/mɪˈstɪriəs/]
Difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an air of secrecy or the unknown.
Difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an air of secrecy or the unknown.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From ancient Greek 'mysterion' meaning secret religious ceremonies or sacred rites that only initiated people could know about.
Breakdown
myster- (secret, hidden knowledge) + -ious (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat has a mysterious ability to appear whenever I open a can of tuna, even from three rooms away.”
“The mysterious package on my doorstep turned out to be my neighbor's Amazon delivery.”
“Scientists are still trying to understand the mysterious behavior of quantum particles.”
“She gave him a mysterious look that could mean either 'I love you' or 'I forgot to turn off the stove.'”
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