Enigmatic - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˌenɪɡˈmætɪk|
Brit.
|ˌenɪɡˈmætɪk|
adjective
- not clear to the understanding (syn: enigmatical, puzzling)
I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later
prophetic texts so enigmatic that their meaning has been disputed for centuries
- resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought (syn: oracular)prophetic texts so enigmatic that their meaning has been disputed for centuries
so enigmatic that priests might have to clarify it
an enigmatic smile
an enigmatic smile
Extra examples
...the discovery of the abandoned ship in mid ocean remains one of the most enigmatic episodes in seafaring history...
...the Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile...
'You'll see,' he replied enigmatically.
I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later
...disturbing, enigmatic paintings that seem to embody the psyche of this brilliant but troubled artist...
His reaction was enigmatic, his actions unfathomable.
'Enigmatic' collocates with 'smile'.
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