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mysterious | mysteries |

As an adjective mysterious

is of unknown origin.

As a noun mysteries is

plural of lang=en.

mysterious

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of unknown origin.
    • He received a mysterious phone call this morning.
  • Having unknown qualities.
    • Our boss is a mysterious man who hardly ever meets with us.
  • Difficult to understand.
    • Why he left without saying goodbye is quite mysterious .
  • Deliberately evasive or enigmatic.
    • Stop being mysterious and just tell me what you want.

    Derived terms

    * mysteriously * mysteriousness

    Related terms

    * mystery

    mysteries

    English

    Noun

    (head)
  • (in Greek and Roman religion ) a number of secret societies or cults