Antonyms for mysterious

Grammar : Adj

Spell : mi-steer-ee-uhs

Phonetic Transcription : mɪˈstɪər i əs

Definition of mysterious

Origin : 1610s, "full of mystery," from Latin mysterium (see mystery (n.1)) + -ous. Related: Mysteriously; mysteriousness. Earlier in same sense was mysterial (early 15c.), from Late Latin mysterialis.

adj secret, concealed

Example sentences :

From the first moment you spoke, I have felt this mysterious power.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

"The beauty that lies within has ever a mysterious power," answered Plato.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

By some mysterious power you have ever known my heart better than I myself have known it.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

All who listened were deeply impressed by language so mysterious.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

She prevails, and rescues him from the mysterious perils of the library.
Extract from : « The New Adam and Eve (From "Mosses From An Old Manse") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Then, her glance straying to Anne, "What makes Anne look so mysterious?"
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

It seemed, however, as if mysterious whispers encouraged her to persevere.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Her anguish was redoubled by this mysterious and inexplicable struggle within her.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

How mysterious, how infinitely tender it sounded in that awful blackness!
Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson

No, their barks have got to be moored outside of them mysterious shores.
Extract from : « Samantha Among the Brethren, Part 1. » by Josiah Allen's Wife (Marietta Holley)

Synonyms for mysterious

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