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Inscrutably: meaning, definitions and examples

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inscrutably

 

[ ɪnˈskruːtəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

incomprehensible

In a way that is not easily understood or interpreted; mysteriously.

Synonyms

enigmatically, incomprehensibly, mysteriously

Examples of usage

  • He looked at me inscrutably, making it difficult to gauge his reaction.
  • She smiled inscrutably, leaving us wondering what she was thinking.
  • The painting captivated the audience, its meaning inscrutably deep.
  • The reasons behind his actions remained inscrutably hidden.
  • The inscrutably complex novel left readers puzzled and intrigued.

Translations

Translations of the word "inscrutably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enigmáticamente

🇮🇳 अविचारणीय रूप से

🇩🇪 unergründlich

🇮🇩 dengan cara yang misterius

🇺🇦 незбагненно

🇵🇱 niezrozumiale

🇯🇵 不可解に

🇫🇷 de manière insondable

🇪🇸 de manera inescrutable

🇹🇷 anlaşılmaz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 불가해하게

🇸🇦 بشكل غامض

🇨🇿 neproniknutelně

🇸🇰 nepreniknuteľne

🇨🇳 不可理解地

🇸🇮 nepronicljivo

🇮🇸 óútreiknanlega

🇰🇿 түсініксіз түрде

🇬🇪 გაურკვევლად

🇦🇿 anlaşılmaz şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera inescrutable

Etymology

The word 'inscrutably' originates from the Latin word 'inscrutabilis', meaning 'unsearchable'. Over time, it evolved in English to convey a sense of mysteriousness and incomprehensibility. The adverb 'inscrutably' is often used to describe situations, expressions, or actions that are difficult to understand or interpret. It adds a layer of depth and intrigue to the subject at hand, leaving room for interpretation and speculation.

See also: inscrutability.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,368, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.