mystery

Definition

  • noun: something that is not known
  • noun: a religious truth that one can know only by revelation and cannot fully understand
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: art, chinese puzzle, grand guignol

Examples

  • There's no 'mystery' (to/as to/about) why we're here. = It's no 'mystery' why we're here. [=we know why we are here]

  • His success is something of a 'mystery'. = His success is a bit of a 'mystery'.

  • We'll reveal the identity of today's 'mystery' guest after these commercials.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - I know who everyone is. Ah, of course. Uh, gentlemen, this is Lucy, the first woman to... I mean...like I mentioned earlier... Ms. Lucy has for reasons, remains a mystery to me, unlocked certain portion of her brain that offered access to...previously unexplored celebral zones. She has abilities. (..)
    2014 Lucy