Definition of Mysterious

1. Adjective. Of an obscure nature. "Rituals totally mystifying to visitors from other lands"

Exact synonyms: Cryptic, Cryptical, Deep, Inscrutable, Mystifying
Similar to: Incomprehensible, Inexplicable
Derivative terms: Inscrutability, Mystery

2. Adjective. Having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding. "The secret learning of the ancients"
Exact synonyms: Mystic, Mystical, Occult, Orphic, Secret
Similar to: Esoteric
Derivative terms: Mystery, Mystic, Mystic, Occult, Occult

Definition of Mysterious

1. a. Of or pertaining to mystery; containing a mystery; difficult or impossible to understand; obscure; not revealed or explained; enigmatical; incomprehensible.

Definition of Mysterious

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mysterious

Mysoline
mysophilia
mysophobia
mysophobic
Mysore
Mysore thorn
mysost
mysosts
mystagog
mystagogies
mystagogs
mystagogue
mystagogues
mystagogy
mysteries
mysterious
mysteriously
mysteriousness
mystery
mystery novel
mystery play
mystery story
mystic
mystical
mystically
mysticete
mysticetes
Mysticeti
mysticism
mysticisms

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