mystery

noun
UK: /ˈmɪstri/
US: /ˈmɪstəri/

  1. Something strange or unknown that is difficult to understand or explain.

    1. It's a mystery how they disappeared so quickly from our view. [ ] [ ]
    2. The police are trying to solve the mystery surrounding the missing jewels. [ ] [ ]

  2. A book, film, or play whose story involves a crime or unexplained event.

    1. I love reading a good mystery before bed, it helps me relax. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new mystery film at the cinema is said to have a lot of twists and turns. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

enigma puzzle riddle secret conundrum intrigue
mystery verb

  1. To describe something in a deliberately obscure or enigmatic way.

    1. She likes to mystery about her past, revealing little details at a time. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician's ambiguous statements only served to mystery the situation further. [ ] [ ]
mystery adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a mystery; enigmatic or difficult to explain.

    1. The old house had a mystery charm, that attracted many tourists. [ ] [ ]
    2. There was a mystery atmosphere in the room after the strange event occurred. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mystery" in English means: Something strange or unknown that is difficult to understand or explain., A book, film, or play whose story involves a crime or unexplained event..

The phonetic transcription of "mystery" is /ˈmɪstri/ in British English and /ˈmɪstəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mystery": enigma, puzzle, riddle, secret, conundrum, intrigue.

Example usage of "mystery": "It's a mystery how they disappeared so quickly from our view.". More examples on the page.