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enigmatic

adjective

Meaning

Difficult to understand, interpret, or explain; mysterious.

Examples

His enigmatic smile left everyone wondering what he was thinking.
The ancient ruins held an enigmatic allure, hinting at a lost civilization.

Synonyms: mysterious, puzzling, inscrutable, arcane

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enigmatic (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɪɡmætɪk/

Definition

Difficult to understand, interpret, or explain; mysterious.

Examples

His enigmatic smile left everyone wondering what he was thinking.
The ancient ruins held an enigmatic allure, hinting at a lost civilization.
She gave an enigmatic answer that only deepened the mystery.

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