mysteriously
adverb
mys·te·ri·ous·ly
mi-ˈstir-ē-əs-lē 
: in a mysterious manner : in a way that is difficult to explain or comprehend
documents that have mysteriously disappeared
smiling mysteriously
"I've got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen," observed Jo mysteriously.—
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In the mystery thriller Sherlock & Daughter, Fargo alum David Thewlis’ Sherlock Holmes finds himself out of his comfort zone and mysteriously unable to investigate a sinister case without risking the lives of his closest friends.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 5 Mar. 2025
Surrounding the minaret are ancient ruins, mosques, and the famous Iron Pillar, which has mysteriously resisted rust for centuries.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
But the suspect, who had been arrested 26 times, died mysteriously before police could question him.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
One day, her letters are mysteriously mailed out, including to her future love interest Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo).
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 5 Mar. 2025
Surrounding the minaret are ancient ruins, mosques, and the famous Iron Pillar, which has mysteriously resisted rust for centuries.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
But the suspect, who had been arrested 26 times, died mysteriously before police could question him.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
One day, her letters are mysteriously mailed out, including to her future love interest Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo).
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mysteriously
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“Mysteriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mysteriously. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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