mystify
verb (used with object)
to perplex, puzzle, or baffle; defy the understanding of.
mystifyingly
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a word derived from
mystify.
Example Sentences
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Even stronger now are his takedowns on social media, where he is not afraid to talk about capital-A Anything and make it mystifyingly funny “ha ha” and funny “ouch, that hurts” at the same time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
In his review, AP Film Writer Jake Coyle wrote that, “‘Wakanda Forever’ is overlong, a little unwieldy and somewhat mystifyingly steers toward a climax on a barge in the middle of the Atlantic.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 30, 2023
AP Film Writer Jake Coyle wrote in his review that, “‘Wakanda Forever’ is overlong, a little unwieldy and somewhat mystifyingly steers toward a climax on a barge in the middle of the Atlantic.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 13, 2022
But I’d imagine a teenager today would find the attack mystifyingly disproportionate.
From New York Times ● Jun. 17, 2022
Arlee had appeared on mystifyingly good terms with him, though he was positive from his own observations, and had corroboration from the Evershams, that she had never spoken to him until five minutes before.
From The Palace of Darkened Windows by Edmund Frederick
