mysterious UK /mɪˈstɪə̯.ɹi.əs/US /mɪˈstɪɹi.əs/ adjective4 •so strange that nobody can easily explain it or make sense of itWhy he left without saying goodbye is quite mysterious. •Of unknown origin.He received a mysterious phone call this morning. •Having unknown qualities.Our boss is a mysterious man who hardly ever meets with us. •Deliberately evasive or enigmatic.Stop being mysterious and just tell me what you want. formsmore mysterious · most mysterious