mystify
verb
mys·ti·fy
ˈmi-stə-ˌfī 
mystified; mystifying
1
: to perplex the mind of : bewilder
2
: to make mysterious or obscure
mystify an interpretation of a prophecy
Synonyms
Examples of mystify in a Sentence
The cause of the disease mystified doctors for many years.
The magician has been mystifying his audiences for years with his amazing tricks.
Recent Examples on the Web
This mystifying season encourages you to explore closeness and transformation in your relationships, personally and professionally.
—
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Not to mention the drumming and compositions from the band’s Isaac Faulk solidifies Absolute Elsewhere as a mystifying instrumental achievement.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Whether dining at the Carver Café or stumbling upon the mystifying Cullen house, every scene offers decor inspiration for your home.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
With the sun entering mystifying Scorpio, and your expansive ninth house of travel, belief systems and self-discovery become illuminated, inspiring the urge to venture into uncharted waters and explore new ideas and philosophies that resonate with your personal growth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for mystify 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Not to mention the drumming and compositions from the band’s Isaac Faulk solidifies Absolute Elsewhere as a mystifying instrumental achievement.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Whether dining at the Carver Café or stumbling upon the mystifying Cullen house, every scene offers decor inspiration for your home.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
With the sun entering mystifying Scorpio, and your expansive ninth house of travel, belief systems and self-discovery become illuminated, inspiring the urge to venture into uncharted waters and explore new ideas and philosophies that resonate with your personal growth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for mystify
Dictionary Entries Near mystify
Cite this Entry
“Mystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mystify. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
mystify
verb
mys·ti·fy
ˈmis-tə-ˌfī
mystified; mystifying
: to confuse thoroughly the understanding of : perplex
mystified by his behavior
mystification
noun
ˌmis-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share