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Meaning of enigmatic in English
Pronunciation
/ˌɛnəɡˈmædɪk/
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Classifying Adjective
enigmatic
Definitions
1.
not clear to the understanding
Examples
« 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 »
Synonyms
incomprehensible
uncomprehensible
2.
resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought
Examples
« the oracular sayings of Victorian poets »
« so enigmatic that priests might have to clarify it »
« an enigmatic smile »
Synonyms
ambiguous