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mysteriously

 

[ mɪˈstɪəriəsli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an action or event that is difficult to understand or explain

In a mysterious manner; with mystery. In a way that is difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.

Synonyms

inexplicably, strangely, unexplainably

Examples of usage

  • The door mysteriously opened on its own.
  • The treasure mysteriously disappeared overnight.
Context #2 | Adjective

used to describe something that is difficult to understand or explain

Full of or characterized by mystery; puzzling or enigmatic. Of, relating to, or being a religious mystery.

Synonyms

cryptic, enigmatic, puzzling

Examples of usage

  • The mysterious stranger left a note on the table.
  • The disappearance of the ancient civilization remains a mysterious puzzle.

Translations

Translations of the word "mysteriously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 misteriosamente

🇮🇳 रहस्यमय तरीके से

🇩🇪 mysteriös

🇮🇩 misterius

🇺🇦 загадково

🇵🇱 tajemniczo

🇯🇵 神秘的に

🇫🇷 mystérieusement

🇪🇸 misteriosamente

🇹🇷 gizemli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 신비롭게

🇸🇦 بشكل غامض

🇨🇿 záhadně

🇸🇰 tajomne

🇨🇳 神秘地

🇸🇮 skrivnostno

🇮🇸 dularfullt

🇰🇿 құпиялы түрде

🇬🇪 საიდუმლოდ

🇦🇿 sirli şəkildə

🇲🇽 misteriosamente

Etymology

The word 'mysteriously' originates from the Middle English word 'mysteriously', which is derived from the Old French word 'misterios', ultimately coming from the Late Latin word 'mysterium'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe actions or events that are difficult to understand or explain.

See also: mysterious.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,016, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.