CEFR B1

mysterious

adjective

Meaning

Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.

Examples

The disappearance of the ancient artifact remains mysterious.
She had a mysterious smile that hinted at a secret.

Synonyms: unknown, unclear, enigmatic, inscrutable

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mysterious (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /mɪˈstɪəriəs/

Definition

Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.

Examples

The disappearance of the ancient artifact remains mysterious.
She had a mysterious smile that hinted at a secret.
A mysterious package arrived at the office with no return address.

Synonyms of mysterious

Words with a similar meaning to mysterious:

unknown
unclear
enigmatic
inscrutable

Antonyms of mysterious

Words with the opposite meaning to mysterious:

obvious
clear
plain

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