Mystifyingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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mystifyingly

 

[ ˈmɪs.tɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a confusing or puzzling manner

In a manner that is confusing or puzzling; in a way that is hard to understand or explain.

Synonyms

bewilderingly, confusingly, puzzlingly.

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Word Description / Examples
mystifyingly

Use when something is so mysterious or complex that it leaves people wondering or in awe.

  • The magician's trick was mystifyingly impressive, leaving the audience speechless.
  • She spoke about the future mystifyingly, as if she had inside knowledge we couldn't understand.
puzzlingly

Use when something is strange or difficult to understand, prompting people to think and figure it out.

  • The results of the experiment were puzzlingly different from the expected outcome.
  • He remained puzzlingly silent during the entire discussion.
confusingly

Best used when something is not clear or is hard to understand, causing confusion.

  • The instructions were confusingly written, leaving many participants unsure of what to do next.
  • His argument was confusingly inconsistent, leading to many misunderstandings.
bewilderingly

Suitable when something is extremely confusing or hard to comprehend, often making people feel lost or disoriented.

  • The plot of the movie was bewilderingly complex, making it hard to follow.
  • He gave a bewilderingly vague explanation about what had happened.

Examples of usage

  • She looked at him mystifyingly, trying to make sense of his cryptic message.
  • The magician performed his tricks mystifyingly, leaving the audience in awe.
  • The instructions were written mystifyingly, making it difficult for anyone to follow.

Translations

Translations of the word "mystifyingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 misteriosamente

🇮🇳 रहस्यमय ढंग से

🇩🇪 rätselhafterweise

🇮🇩 dengan cara yang membingungkan

🇺🇦 таємничо

🇵🇱 tajemniczo

🇯🇵 神秘的に (しんぴてきに)

🇫🇷 mystérieusement

🇪🇸 misteriosamente

🇹🇷 gizemli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 불가사의하게

🇸🇦 بشكل غامض

🇨🇿 tajemně

🇸🇰 tajomne

🇨🇳 神秘地 (shénmì de)

🇸🇮 skrivnostno

🇮🇸 dularfulla

🇰🇿 жұмбақ түрде

🇬🇪 საიდუმლოდ

🇦🇿 sirli şəkildə

🇲🇽 misteriosamente

Etymology

The word 'mystifyingly' is derived from the verb 'mystify', which comes from the French word 'mystifier', meaning to puzzle or confound. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'mystifyingly', indicating the manner in which something is done. The term has been in use since the 19th century to describe actions or situations that are bewildering or hard to comprehend.

See also: mystification, mystified, mystifying.