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

  • (..) might have heard some of the more extravagant rumors about what my plans are, so I just thought you'd like to hear it from me. This is the face. It's no great mystery. I'm an oilman, ladies and gentlemen, I have numerous concerns spread across this state. I have many wells flowing (..)
    2007 There Will Be Blood