enigmatic — difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious and puzzling
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious and puzzling
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/
Korean meaning: 해석하거나 이해하기 어려운; 신비롭고 당황스러운
Korean pronunciation: 에니**그**매틱
Example Sentences
- My cat gives me enigmatic stares when I eat tuna without sharing.
- The professor's enigmatic lecture left students more confused than enlightened.
- His enigmatic text message 'We need to talk' made her anxiety skyrocket.
enigmatic
ADJECTIVE//ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk//
difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious and puzzling
Mysterious art confuses everyone
Enigmatic symbols shift dramatic, glowing automatic!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'énigmatique', derived from Greek 'ainigma' meaning 'riddle' or 'dark saying', which comes from 'ainissesthai' (to speak in riddles).
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📝Examples
“My cat gives me enigmatic stares when I eat tuna without sharing.”
“The professor's enigmatic lecture left students more confused than enlightened.”
“His enigmatic text message 'We need to talk' made her anxiety skyrocket.”
“The ancient manuscript contains enigmatic symbols that scholars have yet to decipher.”
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