geheimnisvoll
Translation
mysterious, enigmatic, secretive
Examples
Sie hat ein geheimnisvolles Lächeln.
She has a mysterious smile.
Die alte Burg wirkt sehr geheimnisvoll.
The old castle looks very mysterious.
Er sprach mit geheimnisvoller Stimme.
He spoke in a mysterious voice.
Grammar Patterns
predicative: sth. seems mysterious The castle seems mysterious.
attributive: a mysterious sth. a mysterious smile
Similar Words
Synonyms: mysteriös (mysterious), rätselhaft (puzzling); Antonyms: offensichtlich (obvious), klar (clear)
Etymology
Composed of 'Geheimnis' (secret, mystery) and the suffix '-voll' (full of). Literally means 'full of mystery'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a box that is 'full' ('-voll') of 'secrets' ('Geheimnis').