Pronunciation

/ˈmɪstəri/

Definitions

• Noun: Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain, typically because it is based on secret or unknown factors. For example: “The mystery of the missing keys was never solved.”
• Noun: A novel, movie, or play involving a suspenseful plot with unsolved crimes or secrets, often involving a detective solving the case. Example: “She loves reading murder mysteries set in Victorian England.”
• Noun: A religious truth that can only be known by revelation and cannot be fully understood through reason alone. Example: “The mystery of the Holy Trinity is central to Christian theology.”

Phrases

• “The mystery of life” refers to the unexplained nature of existence.
• “To unravel a mystery” means to solve or discover the truth behind something mysterious.
• “A mystery shopper” is a person hired to evaluate customer service by anonymously visiting businesses.
• “A mystery guest” is an unexpected or unannounced visitor.

Example Sentences

• Noun (general): “The mystery surrounding her disappearance deepened as no evidence was found.”
• Noun (fiction): “Agatha Christie’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ is a classic mystery novel.”
• Noun (religious): “Many people find comfort in the mystery and awe of the divine.”

Synonyms

• Secret
• Enigma
• Puzzle
• Conundrum
• Riddle
• Intrigue
• Obscurity
• Whodunit (in the context of a fictional mystery story)