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Uncommon
mysteriously
Mysteriously (adv) means In a way that is puzzling, unexplained, or secretive. Example: “The lights mysteriously switched off at midnight.”
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In a way that is puzzling, unexplained, or secretive.
"The lights mysteriously switched off at midnight."
"He mysteriously vanished without telling anyone."
How to use mysteriously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone or happening in a way nobody can fully explain.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more mysteriously
- Superlative
- most mysteriously
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The lights _____ switched off at midnight.
Etymology
Comes from Middle English misteriusly, equivalent to mysterious plus -ly.
Synonyms
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cryptically
enigmatically
Related words
Rhymes for mysteriously
famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
curiously
furiously
nervously
viciously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mysteriously” mean?
The word “mysteriously” means in a way that is puzzling, unexplained, or secretive. In plain terms, done or happening in a way nobody can fully explain.
How do you use “mysteriously” in a sentence?
Here is “mysteriously” used in a sentence: “The lights mysteriously switched off at midnight.”
What part of speech is “mysteriously”?
“Mysteriously” is an adverb.
Is “mysteriously” a common word?
“Mysteriously” is an uncommon word in modern English.
