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Enigmatic: meaning, definitions and examples

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enigmatic

 

[ ˌɪnɪɡˈmatɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mysterious

Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.

Synonyms

ambiguous, cryptic, mysterious, puzzling

Examples of usage

  • His enigmatic smile left everyone wondering what he was thinking.
  • The enigmatic message puzzled the detectives for days.

Translations

Translations of the word "enigmatic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enigmático

🇮🇳 रहस्यमय

🇩🇪 rätselhaft

🇮🇩 misterius

🇺🇦 загадковий

🇵🇱 enigmatyczny

🇯🇵 謎めいた

🇫🇷 énigmatique

🇪🇸 enigmático

🇹🇷 gizemli

🇰🇷 수수께끼 같은

🇸🇦 غامض

🇨🇿 záhadný

🇸🇰 záhadný

🇨🇳 神秘的

🇸🇮 skrivnosten

🇮🇸 dularfullur

🇰🇿 жұмбақ

🇬🇪 ამოუცნობი

🇦🇿 müəmmalı

🇲🇽 enigmático

Etymology

The word 'enigmatic' originated from the Greek word 'ainigma', which means 'riddle'. It first appeared in English in the late 17th century. The term is often used to describe something that is puzzling or difficult to understand, adding a sense of mystery to the subject. Over time, 'enigmatic' has become a popular term in literature, art, and everyday conversation to convey a sense of intrigue and fascination.

See also: enigma.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,596, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.