Collocations for "mysterious"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "mysterious" in context.
WordReference English Collocations © 2025
mysterious
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- a mysterious [figure, person, object]
- [was, saw, found] a mysterious [figure] in the [shadows, bushes]
- a mysterious [shadow, sound, sight]
- a mysterious [man, woman, creature, animal, visitor, guest]
- went on a mysterious [adventure, trip] (to)
- [got, received] a mysterious [call, email, message] (from)
- [the, his] mind works in mysterious ways
- religion: God works in mysterious ways
- is being mysterious about the [incident, origin, money, interview, exam]
- gave them a mysterious [look, smile, glance]
- found a mysterious [relic, artefact, inscription]
- the mysterious [death, disappearance] of
- the mysterious [circumstances, events] surrounding
- a mysterious sequence of [events, sightings, happenings]
- mysterious in every [way, aspect, detail]
- mysterious in many [ways]
- mysterious yet [beautiful, intriguing, entertaining, exciting, charming]
'mysterious' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):