Synonyms for

Mysteries

Verb / ˈmɪstɜ:i:z / Another word for mysteries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain

Synonyms & similar words

whodunit mysterystory mystery secret enigma closedbook enigma puzzle secret riddle conundrum problem question unknown puzzle puzzlement whodunit clue problem muddle intrigue perplexity mystique curiosity cryptogram brainteaser

Synonyms by register

Formal

enigma riddles conundrums puzzles

Informal

whodunits brain teasers head scratchers

Literary

arcana secrets obscurities

Antonyms

clarities certainties understandings explanations solutions discoveries

Common collocations

  • unsolved mysteries
  • deep mysteries
  • ancient mysteries
  • solve a mystery
  • mysteries of the universe
  • human mysteries
  • dark mysteries

Word family

noun mystery
adjective mysterious

Usage note

While 'mysteries' refers to things that are difficult or impossible to understand, its antonyms often imply a state of being understood or explained. The word is often used in contexts of crime, science, or the unknown.

Example sentences

  1. The mystery of the missing toy was solved when the family dog was caught chewing on it.
  2. Detective Jones was called to solve the mystery of the stolen jewelry.
  3. The mystery novel kept me on the edge of my seat.
  4. The ancient pyramids are still a mystery to archaeologists.
  5. The mystery of the Bermuda Triangle has never been fully explained.

Quotes

  • The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. - Albert Einstein
  • The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. - Bertrand Russell
  • The mystery of life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced. - Aart Van Der Leeuw

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