Mysterious, inscrutable, mystical, obscure refer to that which is not easily comprehended or explained. That which is mysterious, by being unknown or puzzling, excites curiosity, amazement, or awe: a mysterious disease.
Someone or something that is mysterious is strange and is not known about or understood. He died in mysterious circumstances. A mysterious illness confined him to bed for over a month. The whole thing seems very mysterious.
1. involving or full of mystery: a mysterious phone call. 2. suggesting or implying a mystery: a mysterious smile. 3. puzzling; inexplicable: a mysterious inscription on an ancient tomb.
Definition of mysterious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
mysterious (comparative more mysterious, superlative most mysterious) Of unknown origin. synonym Synonym: untraceable He received a mysterious phone call this morning. Having unknown qualities. synonyms hyponyms quotations Synonyms: esoteric, uncertain, undefined; see also Thesaurus: mysterious
mysterious definition: difficult or impossible to understand or explain. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "mysterious beauty", "mysterious ways", "God moves in mysterious ways".
MYSTERIOUS meaning: 1 : strange, unknown, or difficult to understand; 2 : to talk or behave in a way that makes other people feel that you must have a secret
MYSTERIOUS meaning: 1 : strange, unknown, or difficult to understand; 2 : to talk or behave in a way that makes other people feel that you must have a secret