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Meaning of mysterious

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mysterious

Pronunciation:/mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs//məˈstɪɹi.əs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of unknown origin.

    Example: He received a mysterious phone call this morning.

    Synonyms:untraceable
  2. Having unknown qualities.

    Example: Our boss is a mysterious man who hardly ever meets with us.

    Synonyms:esotericuncertainundefined
  3. Difficult to understand.

    Example: Why he left without saying goodbye is quite mysterious.

  4. Deliberately evasive or enigmatic.

    Example: Stop being mysterious and just tell me what you want.