Synonyms for enigmatical
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : en-ig-mat-ik, ee-nig- |
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛn ɪgˈmæt ɪk, ˌi nɪg- |
Top 10 synonyms for enigmatical Other synonyms for the word enigmatical
- abstract
- abstruse
- alchemistic
- anagogic
- arcane
- astrological
- at issue
- backdoor
- bewildering
- borderline
- cabalistic
- camouflaged
- chancy
- clear as dishwater
- clear as mud
- cloak-and-dagger
- close
- closet
- clouded
- cloudy
- concealed
- confounding
- conspiratorial
- covered
- covert
- deep
- Delphian
- Delphic
- difficult
- dim
- disguised
- doubtful
- dubious
- dubitable
- enigmatic
- enigmatical
- entangled
- equivocal
- esoteric
- far-out
- formidable
- furtive
- hard to explain
- hard to solve
- hazy
- hidden
- hush-hush
- illegible
- illogical
- imaginary
- impenetrable
- in doubt
- in question
- incognizable
- incomprehensible
- inconceivable
- inconclusive
- incredible
- indecipherable
- indecisive
- indefinite
- indeterminate
- indiscernible
- indistinct
- inexplicable
- inexplicit
- inscrutable
- insoluble
- intricate
- involved
- knotty
- labyrinthine
- loose
- magic
- magical
- meandering
- metaphysical
- muddy
- multivocal
- mysterial
- mysterious
- mystic
- mystical
- mystifying
- nebulous
- necromantic
- nice
- nonrational
- numinous
- obscure
- obstinate
- occult
- on the QT
- opaque
- oracular
- otherworldly
- out-of-the-way
- paradoxical
- paranormal
- perplexing
- polysemous
- preternatural
- private
- problematic
- problematical
- profound
- puzzling
- questionable
- quixotic
- rambling
- recondite
- reticent
- retired
- secluded
- secret
- secretive
- shrouded
- sibylline
- sorcerous
- sphinxlike
- spiritual
- stickling
- strange
- stumping
- subjective
- subtle
- supernatural
- symbolic
- tangled
- teasing
- telestic
- tenebrous
- thaumaturgic
- thorny
- ticklish
- transcendental
- troublesome
- unaccountable
- unbelievable
- uncanny
- uncertain
- unclear
- undefined
- under wraps
- undercover
- underground
- undisclosed
- unenlightened
- unfathomable
- unfrequented
- ungraspable
- unintelligible
- unknowable
- unknown
- unnatural
- unpublished
- unseen
- unsure
- vague
- veiled
- vexing
- visionary
- weird
- witchlike
- wizardly
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for enigmatical
- aboveboard
- apparent
- bare
- bright
- calm
- certain
- clear
- common
- comprehendible
- comprehensible
- defined
- definite
- determined
- distinguished
- easy
- evident
- explainable
- explicable
- explicit
- exposed
- familiar
- famous
- forthright
- free
- friendly
- honest
- intelligible
- knowable
- known
- legal
- legitimate
- light
- lucid
- manageable
- natural
- normal
- obvious
- open
- palpable
- penetrable
- perceptible
- permeable
- physical
- plain
- porous
- public
- real
- regular
- revealed
- simple
- sociable
- soft
- straightforward
- sure
- tangible
- thin
- unambiguous
- uncomplicated
- unconcealed
- uncovered
- understandable
- understood
- undisguised
- unmysterious
- unquestionable
- usual
- visible
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