Definition

In a way that is difficult to understand or explain, often causing curiosity or wonder.

Example

The lights turned off mysteriously, leaving everyone in the dark.

Conversation

Did you see how the lights went out mysteriously last night?

Yeah, it was really strange!

I wonder if there's a reason behind it, like a power surge or something.

Or maybe something more mysteriously spooky happened!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mysteriously → It is formed from "mystery" (from Greek "mystērion", meaning a secret or hidden thing) and the suffix "-ously" (meaning in a manner of). The word "mysteriously" means in a manner that is secretive or difficult to understand.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is a 'secret' ('mystery') and happening 'in a manner' ('-ously') that is hard to grasp. This helps you remember that 'mysteriously' describes something that is done in a secretive or puzzling way.

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