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mysterious way
[mɪˈstɪriəs weɪ]
noun phrase
pl: mysterious ways
forma misteriosa
1.
A manner or method that is not clearly understood or explained; an enigmatic or puzzling course of action
God works in mysterious ways.
Deus age de forma misteriosa.
2.
Something that happens in an unexpected or hard-to-understand manner
The universe has a mysterious way of bringing people together.
O universo tem uma forma misteriosa de unir as pessoas.
Synonyms
enigmatic manner
puzzling method
cryptic way
obscure manner
Antonyms
clear way
obvious method
transparent manner
straightforward approach
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
forma misteriosa
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
forma misteriosa
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
forma misteriosa
No significant regional variation
Portugal
forma misteriosa
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
work in mysterious ways
in a mysterious way
move in mysterious ways
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