mysterious
adjective
1. of an obscure nature
- the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms
- in its mysterious past it encompasses all the dim origins of life
Similar word(s): incomprehensible, inexplicable, cryptic, cryptical, deep, inscrutable, mystifying
2. having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
- mysterious symbols
Similar word(s): esoteric, mystic, mystical, occult, orphic, secret
Sentences with mysterious as an adjective:
- 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.
- Stop being mysterious and just tell me what you want.