Mysterious

adjective

/mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/

Word Frequency: 9.8

Definitions

1.adjectiveOf unknown origin.

"He received a mysterious phone call this morning."

2.adjectiveHaving unknown qualities.

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

3.adjectiveDifficult to understand.

"Why he left without saying goodbye is quite mysterious."

4.adjectiveDeliberately evasive or enigmatic.

"Stop being mysterious and just tell me what you want."

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