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mysterious

The correct spelling is mysterious.

How to pronounce mysterious

/mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/
adjective

IPA: /mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/

Say it like: Mys-ter-iow-s

The correct spelling is mysterious. Of unknown origin. For example: "He received a mysterious phone call this morning."

Usage Examples

He received a mysterious phone call this morning.

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

Why he left without saying goodbye is quite mysterious.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Of unknown origin.
  2. 2.Having unknown qualities.
  3. 3.Difficult to understand.
  4. 4.Deliberately evasive or enigmatic.

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