misterioso
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of misterioso
< Italian, equivalent to mysteri ( o ) mystery 1 + -oso -ous
Example Sentences
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But this island’s overseer, called Mr. Roarke as he was on television, is played by Michael Peña in a mild misterioso vibe, in contrast with the kitsch suavity of his original portrayer, Ricardo Montalbán.
From New York Times ● Feb. 14, 2020
When Soper announces that “the meaning of music-making is obvious to everyone,” the trio interrupts her with a trembling, misterioso digression.
From The New Yorker ● Feb. 19, 2017
The movie opens with a misterioso figure whose face is obscured by a fedora and some clever camera angles and editing.
From New York Times ● Jan. 8, 2015
I walked slowly down my brain's main highway, doing it langsam, misterioso.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 19, 2012
The music commences with a sinister theme, Lento misterioso, con tristezza, given out by bassoon and celli, accompanied by a soft drum roll.
From Edward MacDowell by Porte, John F.
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