adv Uncommon

mysteriously

Mysteriously (adv) means In a way that is puzzling, unexplained, or secretive. Example: “The lights mysteriously switched off at midnight.”

adv

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 notes

In plain EnglishDone or happening in a way nobody can fully explain.

Word forms

more mysteriously comparative, most mysteriously superlative

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Etymology

From Middle English misteriusly, equivalent to mysterious + -ly.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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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.

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