mysterious
Translation
mysterious
Examples
He received a mysterious phone call.
He received a mysterious phone call.
Her motives remain mysterious.
Her motives remain mysterious.
Grammar Patterns
a mysterious ((noun)) He received a mysterious phone call.
((to be)) mysterious Her motives remain mysterious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enigmatic, puzzling, strange; Antonyms: clear, obvious, straightforward
Etymology
From Latin 'mysterium' (secret rite). The suffix '-ous' means 'full of', so it means 'full of mystery'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mystery' story. Something 'mysterious' is like a puzzle waiting to be solved.