enigmatic

/ˌenɪɡˈmætɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌenɪɡˈmætɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌe-(ˌ)nig-ˈma-tik also ˌē-(ˌ)nig-/ (ame, mw)

enigmatic — adjective

  • enigmaticpositive
  • more enigmaticcomparative
  • most enigmaticsuperlative

1. hard to understand or read clearly because it reveals very little

1.形容詞C2
釋義

hard to understand or read clearly because it reveals very little

例句

The old photo showed an enigmatic woman staring past the camera.

enigmatic + person or expression

At lunch, Noa gave an enigmatic smile and changed the subject.

同義詞
  • mysterious

    broader and common for events, places, or causes, not only people or expressions

  • cryptic

    closer for words, messages, or hints that hide their meaning

  • inscrutable

    stronger and more formal, especially for a face or mind that gives no clues

反義詞
  • clear

    easy to understand without hidden meaning

  • straightforward

    open and direct rather than puzzling

  • open

    willing to show feelings or intentions plainly

文法句型

an enigmatic smile

an enigmatic answer

remain enigmatic

用法筆記

Often used for a person's face, behavior, or short remark when it hints at something but does not explain enough to make the meaning clear.

常見錯誤

❌The exam question was enigmatic because it needed a long answer.
✅The exam question was difficult because it needed a long answer.
💡enigmatic suggests something puzzling or hard to read, not simply hard work.