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/
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).
Breakdown
enigma (Greek: riddle) + -tic (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to') = enigmatic (adjective: relating to or resembling a riddle; mysterious)
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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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