Enigmatically: meaning, definitions and examples
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enigmatically
[ ˌɪnɪɡˈmatɪk(ə)li ]
mysterious
In a mysterious or puzzling manner.
Synonyms
cryptically, inscrutably, mysteriously, puzzlingly
Examples of usage
- She smiled enigmatically, leaving us all wondering what she was thinking.
- He spoke enigmatically, never revealing his true intentions.
- The painting captured her enigmatically beautiful expression.
- The detective looked at the evidence enigmatically, trying to piece together the clues.
- The stranger nodded enigmatically, hinting at a hidden agenda.
Translations
Translations of the word "enigmatically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enigmaticamente
🇮🇳 रहस्यमय ढंग से
🇩🇪 rätselhaft
🇮🇩 dengan misterius
🇺🇦 загадково
🇵🇱 tajemniczo
🇯🇵 謎めいて
🇫🇷 énigmatiquement
🇪🇸 enigmáticamente
🇹🇷 gizemli bir şekilde
🇰🇷 불가사의하게
🇸🇦 بشكل غامض
🇨🇿 tajemně
🇸🇰 tajomne
🇨🇳 神秘地
🇸🇮 skrivnostno
🇮🇸 dularfulla
🇰🇿 жұмбақ түрде
🇬🇪 ამოუცნობად
🇦🇿 sirli şəkildə
🇲🇽 enigmáticamente
Etymology
The adverb 'enigmatically' is derived from the noun 'enigmatic', which comes from the Late Latin 'aenigmaticus', meaning 'of riddles'. The word 'enigma' itself has roots in Greek, where 'ainissesthai' means 'to speak in riddles'. The concept of enigma has long been associated with mystery, puzzles, and hidden meanings, making 'enigmatically' a fitting adverb to describe actions or expressions that are puzzling or mysterious in nature.