mysteriously

/mɪˈstɪriəsli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
    • The lights in the old theater flickered mysteriously during the performance.
    • She mysteriously disappeared from the party without telling anyone.
    • The key mysteriously appeared on the table after we had searched everywhere.
  2. In a deliberately secretive or enigmatic manner.
    • The stranger spoke mysteriously, hinting at secrets he would not reveal.
    • He smiled mysteriously and refused to answer any questions.
    • She mysteriously avoided the topic whenever it came up in conversation.
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