Mysterious

Pronunciation: /mɪˈstɪriəs/

Definitions of mysterious

adjective describing something that is difficult to understand or explain; having an air of secrecy or enigma

Example Sentences

A1 The old house on the hill looked mysterious.

A2 The disappearance of the key was a mysterious event.

B1 The detective was determined to solve the mysterious case.

B2 The ancient artifact held a mysterious power.

C1 The scientist delved into the mysterious workings of the universe.

C2 The author's writing style was often described as mysterious and enigmatic.

Examples of mysterious in a Sentence

formal The detective was intrigued by the mysterious disappearance of the valuable artifact.

informal There's something mysterious about that old abandoned house on the hill.

slang Have you heard about the mysterious dude who moved in next door?

figurative Her eyes held a mysterious depth that seemed to hide untold secrets.

Grammatical Forms of mysterious

• past tense: mystified
• plural: mysterious
• comparative: more mysterious
• superlative: most mysterious
• present tense: mystifies
• future tense: will mystify
• perfect tense: has mystified
• continuous tense: is mystifying
• singular: mysterious
• positive degree: mysterious
• infinitive: to mystify
• gerund: mystifying
• participle: mystified

Origin and Evolution of mysterious

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mysterious' originated from the Latin word 'mysterium' which means 'secret rite or secret worship'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mysterious' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to something that is difficult to understand, explain, or interpret.