MysteryWordNet Explorer

Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “mystery” powered by Princeton WordNet.

noun

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

Words in this synset: enigma, secret, closed_book

noun

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

noun

a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie

Words in this synset: mystery_story, whodunit

noun

a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events

noun

a narrative about someone who investigates crimes and obtains evidence leading to their resolution

noun

a narrative about a murder and how the murderer is discovered