Meaning & Definition of word "Mysteriously"

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    Mysteriously

    /mɪˈstɪəriəsli/

    adverb:

    • 1. In a way that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.
      • Example: The lights in the old mansion flickered mysteriously, even though there was no one around.
    • 2. In a manner that suggests hidden meaning or significance.
      • Example: She smiled mysteriously, leaving everyone wondering what she was truly thinking.
    • 3. In a way that evokes curiosity or intrigue due to obscurity.
      • Example: The journal entries ended mysteriously, with no explanation for the writer's abrupt departure.
    • 4. In an elusive or puzzling manner.
      • Example: The cat disappeared from the yard mysteriously, as if it had never been there at all.
    • 5. In a way that is not clearly understood or known.
      • Example: He received a mysteriously coded message without any indication of the sender.

    Etymology

    From the word 'mysterious', combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mysteriously absent:

    Not present in a way that raises questions or concerns.

    mysteriously lost:

    Lost in a way that cannot be easily explained.

    mysteriously appearing:

    Showing up unexpectedly and without explanation.

    Related Words

    mystery:

    A thing that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.

    mysterious:

    Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.

    mystique:

    A fascinating aura of mystery, awe, and power surrounding someone or something.

    Slang Meanings of mysteriously