Mysterious: meaning, definitions and examples
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mysterious
[ mɪˈstɪəriəs ]
of something hidden or difficult to understand
Something that is mysterious is difficult to understand or explain because it is strange or has not been explained.
Synonyms
ambiguous, cryptic, enigmatic, puzzling
Examples of usage
- The disappearance of the ship remains a mysterious event.
- She always wore a mysterious smile that no one could decipher.
- The old house had a mysterious aura about it.
causing curiosity or wonder
Something that is mysterious arouses curiosity or wonder.
Synonyms
bewitching, captivating, fascinating, intriguing
Examples of usage
- The magician performed a mysterious trick that left the audience in awe.
- The mysterious box contained a surprise gift.
- The mysterious stranger left a note on her doorstep.
Translations
Translations of the word "mysterious" in other languages:
🇵🇹 misterioso
🇮🇳 रहस्यमय
🇩🇪 mysteriös
🇮🇩 misterius
🇺🇦 загадковий
🇵🇱 tajemniczy
🇯🇵 神秘的 (しんぴてき)
🇫🇷 mystérieux
🇪🇸 misterioso
🇹🇷 gizemli
🇰🇷 신비로운 (sinbiro-un)
🇸🇦 غامض (ghamid)
🇨🇿 tajemný
🇸🇰 tajomný
🇨🇳 神秘的 (shénmì de)
🇸🇮 skrivnosten
🇮🇸 dularfullur
🇰🇿 құпиялы
🇬🇪 საიდუმლო (saidumlo)
🇦🇿 sirli
🇲🇽 misterioso
Word origin
The word 'mysterious' has its origins in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'misterios' and the Latin word 'mysterium', meaning 'secret rite or secret worship'. Over time, the word evolved to its current usage in English to describe something hidden, enigmatic, or causing curiosity.
See also: mysteriously.