Enigmatic

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Pronunciation: /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

Definitions of enigmatic

adjective serving to entice, attract, or provoke; mysterious or puzzling

Example Sentences

A1 The enigmatic puzzle was too difficult for the children to solve.

A2 The enigmatic smile on her face made him curious about what she was thinking.

B1 The enigmatic message left by the thief confused the detectives.

B2 The enigmatic artist never revealed the inspiration behind his famous paintings.

C1 The enigmatic novel left readers pondering its deeper meaning long after finishing it.

C2 The enigmatic scientist's groundbreaking research challenged established theories in the field.

Examples of enigmatic in a Sentence

formal The enigmatic painting left art critics puzzled.

informal She has always been an enigmatic figure in our group.

slang That new student is so enigmatic, I can't figure them out.

figurative His enigmatic smile hinted at a deeper mystery within.

Grammatical Forms of enigmatic

past tense

enigmatized

plural

enigmatics

comparative

more enigmatic

superlative

most enigmatic

present tense

enigmate

future tense

will enigmatize

perfect tense

have enigmatized

continuous tense

is enigmatizing

singular

enigmatic

positive degree

enigmatic

infinitive

to enigmatize

gerund

enigmatizing

participle

enigmatized

Origin and Evolution of enigmatic

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'enigmatic' originated from the Latin word 'aenigmaticus' which means 'of or like an enigma'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'enigmatic' has come to be used to describe something mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.