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US
/ˈmɪstəˌfaɪɪŋ/
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[ UK /mˈɪstɪfˌaɪɪŋ/ ]
[ UK /mˈɪstɪfˌaɪɪŋ/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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of an obscure nature
in its mysterious past it encompasses all the dim origins of life
the inscrutable workings of Providence
rituals totally mystifying to visitors from other lands
a deep dark secret
the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms
How To Use mystifying In A Sentence
- The only one of his senior officials who I have actually met is the incoming National Security Adviser, Jim Jones, who I went to see once at SHAPE in Mons when he was SACEUR (sorry for the mystifying abbreviations but spelling them out in full is tedious). Last night's events
- The editorials and breast-beating must look quaint and mystifying at the very least.
- Layering jewelry can be mystifying, which is why this single piece composed of rhinestones, faux pearls, beads, and chains is so genius. CNN.com
- The reason for this is truly mystifying as she never missed an opportunity to work with both famous and unknown singers and orchestras.
- But the first rule of demystifying is one must herself be demystified before attempting to demystify. ProWomanProLife » Woah, Nellie
- While they may not have been such strict barricades as has often been supposed, choir screens were highly potent in their role as mystifying enclosures.
- But the first rule of demystifying is one must herself be demystified before attempting to demystify. ProWomanProLife » Woah, Nellie
- What’s mystifying is that interviewers allow her to get away with it. Think Progress » Bachmann’s Latest Whopper: ‘The Federal Government Literally Owns Banks’
- Actually, the job is so huge, the spotlight so hot, the weight of becoming part of history so heavy, that some candidates go through a mental process of demystifying the job, say those who have known presidents and presidential wannabes.
- She brings a romantic and mystifying element to each role that mesmerizes me.