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enigmatic

Pronunciation: /ˌɛnɪgˈmatɪk/
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Definition of enigmatic

adjective

  • difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious:he took the money with an enigmatic smile

Derivatives

enigmatical

adjective

enigmatically

Pronunciation: /ɛnɪgˈmatɪk(ə)li/
adverb

Origin:

early 17th century: from French énigmatique or late Latin aenigmaticus, based on Greek ainigma 'riddle' (see enigma)

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