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The class was mystified when the coin seemed to disappear.
What does Mystified mean?
Mystified means very puzzled because something is hard to understand or explain.
Dictionary definition
Very puzzled because something is hard to understand or explain.
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What does mystified mean?
Mystified means very puzzled because something is hard to understand or explain.
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Which word is closest in meaning to mystified?
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MeaningMystified means very puzzled because something is hard to understand or explain.
ExampleExample: The class was mystified when the coin seemed to disappear.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- mis · tuh · fide
- Strongest beat
- mis
- Ending
- fide
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mis.
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Synonyms
Words like Mystified
puzzledUse when someone is confused and trying to understand.
Antonyms
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certainUse when someone feels sure.
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Word family
Mystified word family
Base word
mystify
adjective
mystifying
Hard to understand or explain.
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Common mix-up
Mystified is not the same as scared; it means puzzled.
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