Misteryoso (en. Mysterious)

mis-te-ryo-so

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Related to something that is not easily understood or known.
He has a mysterious smile that I can't decipher.
Siya ay may misteryosong ngiti na hindi ko mawari.
Associated with elements of mystery or secrecy.
This story is full of mysterious events.
Ang kwentong ito ay puno ng misteryosong pangyayari.
Contains things or situations that are unidentifiable.
The place seems mysterious because of its nature.
Ang lugar ay tila misteryoso dahil sa kanyang kalikasan.

Etymology

Derived from English word 'mysterious'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mysterious person
A person who has unknown secrets or qualities.
misteryosong tao
mysterious place
A place filled with mystery or unfamiliar to most.
misteryosong lugar

Related Words

mystery
Something that cannot be explained or understood.
misteryo
mystery genre
A form of storytelling that focuses on elements that seem difficult to explain.
mysteryong nagbibigay-diin

Slang Meanings

A social person with strange behavior or appearance.
My friend Marco is often called mysterious because he doesn't share anything about his life.
Yung kaibigan kong si Marco, madalas na tawagin na misteryoso kasi hindi siya nagkukwento tungkol sa buhay niya.
Has secret knowledge or abilities.
Sister seems mysterious because she is really skilled at things she doesn't talk about.
Parang misteryoso si ate, kasi ang galing-galing niya sa mga ganitong bagay na hindi niya sinasabi.