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mys·te·ri·ous
\mə̇ˈstirēəs, -tēr-\ adjective
Etymology: Middle French mysterieux, from mystere mystery (from Latin mysterium) + -ieux -ious
1. : of or relating to mystery : containing, conveying, intimating, or implying a mystery : difficult or impossible to understand : obscure, enigmatical
< a mysterious event >
< these mysterious changes >
2.
a. : proper to or characteristic of a mystery or solemn rite
b. : stirred by or attracted to the inexplicable
• mys·te·ri·ous·ly adverb
• mys·te·ri·ous·ness noun -es |