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MYSTERIOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Mysterious.

How to pronounce mysterious:

US

Mysterious - as an adjective satellite

Of an obscure nature

Example: "The new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cryptic16cryptical18deep7inscrutable15mystifying22

Having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

Example: "Mysterious symbols"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mystic13mystical15occult10orphic13secret8

Mysterious - as an adjective

Of unknown origin.

Example: "He received a mysterious phone call this morning."

Having unknown qualities.

Example: "Our boss is a mysterious man who hardly ever meets with us."

Difficult to understand.

Example: "Why he left without saying goodbye is quite mysterious."

Deliberately evasive or enigmatic.

Example: "Stop being mysterious and just tell me what you want."

Example Sentences

"Her disappearance remains a mysterious puzzle."
"The old mansion has a mysterious aura."
"He always wears a mysterious smile on his face."
"The detective is trying to solve a mysterious murder case."
"The book is filled with mysterious symbols."
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Word Game Points

Is MYSTERIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mysterious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MYSTERIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is MYSTERIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mysterious is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MYSTERIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is MYSTERIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mysterious is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MYSTERIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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