Mysterious Definition
mĭ-stîrē-əs
adjective
Of, containing, implying, or characterized by mystery.
Webster's New World
Arousing wonder or curiosity, especially by being difficult to explain or understand.
The mysterious disappearance of the relevant files.
American Heritage
Of unknown origin.
Wiktionary
Having unknown qualities.
Wiktionary
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Origin of Mysterious
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French mystérieux from mystère secret from Latin mystērium mystery1
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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