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

  • (..) This glass has ice cubes in it. Yes, that's what happens when water gets cold. No, what I'm saying is, don't you think it's a little odd that the ice hasn't melted yet? One of life's great mysteries. Hey. AHHHHHHHHHHH! We now run a confirmed report. Tighten, first thought to be the (..)
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