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mysteryadjectiveonly before noun UK /ˈmɪst(ə)ri/ 1 a mystery person or thing is someone or something that you do not know the name of or do not know anything about Synonyms and related words
Not known or difficult to know
mysteryadjectiveonly before noun US /ˈmɪst(ə)ri/ 1 a mystery person or thing is someone or something that you do not know the name of or do not know anything about Synonyms and related words
Not known or difficult to know
mystery
1 countable something that you are not able to understand, explain, or get information aboutI just can’t think who she could have been – it’s a mystery. The exact origin of the universe remains a mystery. solve/unravel a mystery (=explain it): The police are trying to unravel the mystery of his disappearance. be a mystery to someone: Why she left is still a mystery to him. Synonyms and related words
Mysteries, riddles and unknown things or people 2 uncountable a quality that makes someone or something difficult to explain, understand, or get information about, especially when it also makes them seem interesting or excitingair/aura of mystery: a woman with an air of mystery about her shrouded/cloaked in mystery: His past is shrouded in mystery. Synonyms and related words
The quality of being interesting, exciting or lively 2a countable someone or something that is interesting or exciting because they are difficult to explain, understand, or get information aboutDavid’s always been a bit of a mystery. Synonyms and related words
Mysteries, riddles and unknown things or people
3 countable a story, film, or play in which events take place that are not explained until the end, especially a crime such as murder Synonyms and related words
Types of story or play adaptation allegory anecdote 4 mysteries plural often humorousinformation about a subject or activity that only some people are allowed to knowmystery of: You’ll learn all about the mysteries of the darkroom and printing processes. Synonyms and related words
Mysteries, riddles and unknown things or people 5 countable something relating to religion or God that you cannot explain using reason or science but that you believe is true Synonyms and related words
Beliefs and teachings common to more than one religion 5a in some branches of Christianity, another name for the sacraments (=holy ceremonies)belief in the Eucharistic mystery Synonyms and related words
Christian ceremonies, services, prayers and practices 5b mysteriesin many religions, secret rituals in which only certain people are allowed to take partThe initiates in the Eleusinian mysteries hoped for a rebirth of Dionysus. Synonyms and related words
Religious ceremonies and practices
mystery
1 countable something that you are not able to understand, explain, or get information aboutI just can’t think who she could have been – it’s a mystery. The exact origin of the universe remains a mystery. solve/unravel a mystery (=explain it): The police are trying to unravel the mystery of his disappearance. be a mystery to someone: Why she left is still a mystery to him. Synonyms and related words
Mysteries, riddles and unknown things or people 2 uncountable a quality that makes someone or something difficult to explain, understand, or get information about, especially when it also makes them seem interesting or excitingair/aura of mystery: a woman with an air of mystery about her shrouded/cloaked in mystery: His past is shrouded in mystery. Synonyms and related words
The quality of being interesting, exciting or lively 2a countable someone or something that is interesting or exciting because they are difficult to explain, understand, or get information aboutDavid’s always been something of a mystery. Synonyms and related words
Mysteries, riddles and unknown things or people
3 countable a story, movie, or play in which events take place that are not explained until the end, especially a crime such as murder Synonyms and related words
Types of story or play adaptation allegory anecdote 4 mysteries plural often humorousinformation about a subject or activity that only some people are allowed to knowmystery of: You’ll learn all about the mysteries of the darkroom and printing processes. Synonyms and related words
Mysteries, riddles and unknown things or people 5 countable something relating to religion or God that you cannot explain using reason or science but that you believe is true Synonyms and related words
Beliefs and teachings common to more than one religion 5a in some branches of Christianity, another name for the sacraments (=holy ceremonies)belief in the Eucharistic mystery Synonyms and related words
Christian ceremonies, services, prayers and practices 5b mysteriesin many religions, secret rituals in which only certain people are allowed to take partThe initiates in the Eleusinian mysteries hoped for a rebirth of Dionysus. Synonyms and related words
Religious ceremonies and practices
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