adv ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a mysterious manner.

   "Fore-shadows, call them rather fore-splendours, of that Truth, and Beginning of Truths, fell mysteriously over my soul."

Adverb

1. 1
   in a cryptic manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

enigmaticallyawe-inspiringlyawesomelyawfullyawinglybizarrely

Example

More examples

"The sense of humor is mysteriously bound up with national characteristics."

Etymology

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

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