mysterious
adjectiveHow many syllables in mysterious?
There are 4 syllables in the word mysterious.Divide mysterious into syllables:
mys · te · ri · ous
How to pronounce mysterious:
Definition of mysterious:
- mysterious (adjective):
- of an obscure nature.
- of, relating to, or constituting mystery
Synonyms for mysterious:
abstruse
ambiguous
arcane
baffling
concealed
confusing
cryptic
cryptical
curious
dark
deep
delphic
enigmatic
enigmatical
esoteric
hidden
impenetrable
incomprehensible
inexplicable
inscrutable
insoluble
metaphysical
murky
mystic
mystical
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Antonyms for mysterious:
absolute
accessible
accountable
apparent
apprehensible
as plain as a pikestaff
as plain as day
as plain as the nose on your face
avowed
axiomatic
bare
barefaced
basic
believable
beyond doubt
beyond question
black-and-white
blatant
bold
brazen
candid
certain
clear
clear cut
clear-cut
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Other 4-syllable words like mysterious
Here are some other common words that have 4 syllables, like mysterious does.
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