mysterious

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

  1. adjective of an obscure nature; ; ; ; - Rachel Carson
  2. adjective having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

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.

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Synonyms

cryptic, cryptical, deep, inscrutable, mystifying

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