English Dictionary
Definition mysterious in British English
mysterious
adjective
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/mɪˈstɪəriəs/
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not explained or understood
Example
They are investigating the mysterious disappearance of a young man.
Example
He died in mysterious circumstances.
Synonyms and related words
Synonyms and related words
