Meaning & Definition of word "Mysteriously"

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