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Meaning of mysteriousness
The state or quality of being mysterious
Etymology of mysteriousness
The word "mysteriousness" originates from the Old French "misterie", which is derived from the Latin "mysterium", meaning "secret rite" or "mystery", and the Latin "mysticus", meaning "of or pertaining to the mysteries", which is itself derived from the Greek "mystikos", meaning "of or pertaining to the mysteries"
Synonyms
enigma
secrecy
obscurity
ambiguity
vagueness
uncertainty
inexplicability
inscrutability
mysterious quality
mystique
intrigue
puzzlement
perplexity
bewilderment
astonishment
wonder
secrecy
concealment
crypticity
abstruseness
reconditeness
incomprehensibility
inaccessibility
elusiveness
indefinability
unaccountability
inexplicableness
unintelligibility
impenetrability
incomprehensibleness
Definitions
- The state or quality of being mysterious, especially in a way that is intriguing or fascinating
- * A quality of being difficult to understand or explain
Usage Examples
- The mysteriousness of the ancient ruins has captivated archaeologists for centuries
- * The artist's use of symbolism added to the mysteriousness of the painting
- * The mysteriousness of the universe is what makes it so fascinating to scientists
Antonyms
clarity
transparency
openness
obviousness
straightforwardness
simplicity
intelligibility
comprehensibility
explicability
accessibility
straightforwardness
lucidity
clearness
explicitness
directness
forthrightness
candor
frankness
honesty
openness