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Grammar : Adj
Spell : en-ig-mat-ik, ee-nig-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛn ɪgˈmæt ɪk, ˌi nɪg-



Definition of enigmatical

Origin :
  • 1640s, from Late Latin aenigmaticus, from aenigmat-, stem of aenigma (see enigma). Enigmatical in the same sense is from 1570s. Related: Enigmatically.
  • As in mysterious : adj secret, concealed
  • As in mystic/mystical : adj secret, esoteric
  • As in obscure : adj not easily understood
  • As in secret : adj hidden, unrevealed
  • As in enigmatic : adj mysterious
  • As in mystic : adj secret
  • As in inexplicit : adj ambiguous
  • As in mystifying : adj mysterious
  • As in problematical : adj ambiguous
  • As in difficult : adj complicated; hard to comprehend
  • As in enigmatic/enigmatical : adj mysterious
  • As in ambiguous : adj having more than one meaning
  • As in impenetrable : adj incomprehensible
Example sentences :
  • As he watched it, the enigmatical light suddenly disappeared.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • Let us coolly enquire into this enigmatical affair, Mr. Loveyet.
  • Extract from : « The Politician Out-Witted » by Samuel Low
  • And, with this enigmatical remark, he abruptly went back to his shack.
  • Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • To this enigmatical answer the Captain made no immediate reply.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • The rest of the face preserved its innocent, tense and enigmatical expression.
  • Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad
  • By way of answer, Jim twisted his gaunt face in an enigmatical smile.
  • Extract from : « The Spoilers of the Valley » by Robert Watson
  • "Oh, yes; no doubt that is what I must have meant," said Holmes, with his enigmatical smile.
  • Extract from : « The Return of Sherlock Holmes » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • She glanced at Ronny, who returned the glance with an enigmatical smile.
  • Extract from : « Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore » by Pauline Lester
  • Apart from this enigmatical reference, there were few grounds for hope.
  • Extract from : « William Pitt and the Great War » by John Holland Rose
  • Could any of your correspondents translate this enigmatical line?
  • Extract from : « Notes and Queries, Number 213, November 26, 1853 » by Various

Synonyms for enigmatical

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