Mystifyingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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mystifyingly

 

[ ˈmɪs.tɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ.li ]

Context #1

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

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

Word origin

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.