enigmatic

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore E words

puzzling or mysterious, like a riddle that is hard to interpret

In a sentence

Enigmatic in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing enigmatic in a sentence.

Her enigmatic smile gave no hint of whether she approved or disapproved.

Synonyms

Antonyms

clearobvioustransparent

Keep going

to gradually decline, recede, or diminish

overflowing enthusiasm and liveliness

the quality of overflowing, bubbling enthusiasm

overflowing with cheerful enthusiasm and high spirits

deviating from conventional or accepted behavior in odd ways

a level or rank within an organization, profession, or society

drawing from a wide and diverse range of sources or styles

to deprive of importance or overshadow by being superior

Common questions

Enigmatic (adjective) means puzzling or mysterious, like a riddle that is hard to interpret

Here is enigmatic used in an example sentence: "Her enigmatic smile gave no hint of whether she approved or disapproved."

Common synonyms for enigmatic include mysterious, cryptic, inscrutable.

Antonyms of enigmatic include clear, obvious, transparent.

Enigmatic is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.