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#DefinitionExplanation
1A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.An enigma is something or someone that is puzzling, mysterious, or difficult to understand, often because it is inexplicable or ambiguous.

Simple Synonyms

WordUse CaseNotesExample Sentence
MysteryGeneralThe disappearance of the artifact was a mystery.
PuzzleGeneralSolving the riddle was like completing a puzzle.
ConundrumFormalThe conundrum of time travel baffled scientists.
RiddleInformalHe enjoys solving riddles in his spare time.

Advanced Synonyms

WordUse CaseNotesExample Sentence
EnigmaticDescribing somethingHis enigmatic smile left us wondering what he was thinking.
InscrutableDescribing somethingThe professor’s expression remained inscrutable throughout class.
CrypticDescribing somethingThe message was so cryptic that it took hours to decode.
PerplexingDescribing somethingThe perplexing behavior of the cat kept us guessing.

Examples

From Definition 1

  1. The Mona Lisa’s enigmatic smile has puzzled art enthusiasts for centuries.
  2. The disappearance of Amelia Earhart remains an enigma to this day.

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