Pronunciation: /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪd/

Definitions of mystified

verb to perplex or bewilder (someone)

Example Sentences

A1 I am mystified by the magic tricks.

A2 She was mystified by the strange noises coming from the attic.

B1 The detective was mystified by the disappearance of the valuable painting.

B2 The scientist was mystified by the results of the experiment.

C1 The professor was mystified by the ancient manuscript's cryptic symbols.

C2 Despite years of research, the archaeologist remained mystified by the purpose of the mysterious artifact.

adjective causing someone to be bewildered or perplexed; puzzled

Example Sentences

A1 The children were mystified by the magician's tricks.

A2 She was mystified by the strange noises coming from the attic.

B1 The complicated instructions left the students mystified.

B2 The scientist was mystified by the unexpected results of the experiment.

C1 The detective was mystified by the lack of evidence in the case.

C2 The professor was mystified by the ancient manuscript's unknown language.

Examples of mystified in a Sentence

formal The scientist was mystified by the results of the experiment, unable to explain the unexpected findings.

informal I'm completely mystified by this math problem, I have no idea how to solve it.

slang I was totally mystified by the movie's ending, it made no sense to me at all.

figurative Her mysterious smile mystified those around her, leaving them wondering what she was thinking.

Grammatical Forms of mystified

past tense

mystified

plural

mystified

comparative

more mystified

superlative

most mystified

present tense

mystifies

future tense

will mystify

perfect tense

has mystified

continuous tense

is mystifying

singular

mystified

positive degree

mystified

infinitive

to mystify

gerund

mystifying

participle

mystified

Origin and Evolution of mystified

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'mystified' originated from the Latin word 'mystificare', which means to mystify or bewilder.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mystified' has retained its meaning of causing confusion or puzzlement, but has also taken on a more colloquial usage to describe someone feeling perplexed or baffled.