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Meaning of enigmatic in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɛnəɡˈmædɪk/

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  1. 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. 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

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