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 mysterious mysterious /mɪˈstɪriːəs/

adjective

  1. () Of an obscure nature  ( cryptical , deep , mystifying , cryptic , inscrutable , mysterious )
    of an obscure nature
     The new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms
    the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms
     A deep dark secret
    a deep dark secret
     The inscrutable workings of Providence
    the inscrutable workings of Providence
     In its mysterious past it encompasses all the dim origins of life
    in its mysterious past it encompasses all the dim origins of life
     Rituals totally mystifying to visitors from other lands
    rituals totally mystifying to visitors from other lands
  2. () Having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding  ( mystical , occult , orphic , mysterious , mystic , secret )
    having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
     Mysterious symbols
    mysterious symbols
     The mystical style of Blake
    the mystical style of Blake
     Occult lore
    occult lore
     The secret learning of the ancients
    the secret learning of the ancients