enigmatic
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
enigmatic
Synonyms
enigmatic
modif.
enigmatic
Usage Examples
Modifying Another Word
- somewhat: There is a somewhat enigmatic entry in the Parish Book.
- equally: Equally enigmatic is the exact role of the command.
- rather: Q: What's the story behind the rather enigmatic ending?
- often: For the often enigmatic Rommedahl, it was another away day success story.
- still: But tho the general import of their message is clear enough, the details of Bosch's pictorial language are still enigmatic.
- very: Much of the imagery of this chapel will seem very enigmatic to most of you.
Modifies a noun
- arcanum: Rosa Templum: The enigmatic arcanum of Rosslyn Chapel and the Bride of Christ.
- smile: Her face was inches away, lips curving in an enigmatic smile.
- stranger: An enigmatic stranger enters their lives who intends to turn their worlds upside down.
- monument: Whittington Castle A complex survey and analysis of an enigmatic monument.
- figure: Six enigmatic figures emerge from Leonardo's famous setting.
Used with adjective complement
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