mysterious
/məˈstɪɹi.əs/
UK: /mɪˈstɪə̯.ɹi.əs/
MƏSTꞮɹI · əs (2 syllables)
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Definition
Of unknown origin.
Etymology
From Middle English *misterius (implied in misteriusly), probably partly from Middle French mystérieux and partly from Latin mystērium + -ous. By surface analysis, mystery + -ous.
Example Sentences
- "He received a mysterious phone call this morning."
- "Our boss is a mysterious man who hardly ever meets with us."
- "God moves in a myſterious way, / His wonders to perform; / He plants his footſteps in the ſea, / And rides upon the ſtorm."
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