Mysterious
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
Pronunciation
UK mɪˈstɪəriəs
US mɪˈstɪriəs
Example Sentences
- They worshiped a mysterious, unnamed god that was part of Jaguar and part human.
- The more I looked, the more I felt how large and mysterious the universe really is.
- Scientists have always wanted to explore these mysterious underwater worlds.
Learn Mysterious in Context
A Night Under a Clear SkyThe night sky was filled with thousands of stars, and I could not stop looking up. I walked outside after dinner and felt the cool air on my face. The moon was bright and round, lighting up the field...Read story 
How Scientists Explore Deep WaterThe deepest part of the ocean is deeper than the tallest mountain on Earth is tall. Scientists have always wanted to explore these mysterious underwater worlds. They use special machines called submer...Read story
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