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enigmatic definition

en·ig·matic (en′ig mat′ik; also ē′nig-)

adjective

of or like an enigma; perplexing; baffling
also enigmatical e′·nig·mat′i·cal

Etymology: Fr énigmatique < LL aenigmaticus

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enigmatic Synonyms

enigmatic

modif.

ambiguous, cryptic, baffling, mysterious; see obscure 1, secret 1. See syn. study at obscure.


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enigmatic Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • somewhat: There is a somewhat enigmatic entry in the Parish Book.

Modifies a noun

  • arcanum: Rosa Templum: The enigmatic arcanum of Rosslyn Chapel and the Bride of Christ.

Used with adjective complement

  • remain: Yet despite the cult following he has acquired, Holland remains enigmatic.
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