enigmatic
adjective/ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/
Frequency rank: #11,586 most common English word
Meaning
Mysterious and difficult to understand or interpret.
Example sentence
The scientist's smile was enigmatic as she hinted at her groundbreaking discovery.
Synonyms & related words
- mysterious
- puzzling
- cryptic
- inscrutable
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