adjective
1. not clear to the understanding (Freq. 2)
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I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later
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prophetic texts so enigmatic that their meaning has been disputed for centuries
• Syn: ↑enigmatical, ↑puzzling
• Similar to: ↑incomprehensible, ↑uncomprehensible
• Derivationally related forms: ↑enigma (for: ↑enigmatical), ↑enigma
2. resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought
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the oracular sayings of Victorian poets
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so enigmatic that priests might have to clarify it
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an enigmatic smile
• Syn: ↑oracular
• Similar to: ↑ambiguous
Useful english dictionary. 2012.