Meaning & use
Enigmatically
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In a mysterious or puzzling manner that is difficult to interpret or understand.
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She smiled enigmatically and refused to say more.
The professor answered the question enigmatically, leaving the class more confused than before.
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The word traces to 'enigma,' from Greek ainigma, meaning 'riddle,' related to ainos, 'fable' or 'saying.'
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