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Definitions

enigmatic

[en-ig-mat-ik, ee-nig-] / ˌɛn ɪgˈmæt ɪk, ˌi nɪg- /
ADJECTIVE
mysterious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous cryptic obscure
WEAK
Delphian dark doubtful enigmatical equivocal incomprehensible indecipherable inexplicable inscrutable occult oracular perplexing puzzling recondite secret sphinxlike stickling stumping teasing uncertain unfathomable unintelligible
Antonyms
STRONGEST
clear explicit obvious
WEAK
known plain

Example Sentences

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Kimwolf included a lot of residential proxy devices that were connected to an enigmatic Chinese company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Olsen: One of the things I really appreciate about the movie is the way that it sort of dares to be enigmatic.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

We wouldn’t be drawn to “Labyrinth” all these years later if Bowie hadn’t poured a searing alloy of androgyny and enigmatic intent into a mold and popped out his Goblin King.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

In an official press release wrapping up their 2025 dates, the band were quietly enigmatic.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

Mr. Robichaux could find no comment for that enigmatic statement.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole