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| # | Definition | Explanation |
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| 1 | A 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
| Word | Use Case | Notes | Example Sentence |
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| Mystery | General | | The disappearance of the artifact was a mystery. |
| Puzzle | General | | Solving the riddle was like completing a puzzle. |
| Conundrum | Formal | | The conundrum of time travel baffled scientists. |
| Riddle | Informal | | He enjoys solving riddles in his spare time. |
Advanced Synonyms
| Word | Use Case | Notes | Example Sentence |
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| Enigmatic | Describing something | | His enigmatic smile left us wondering what he was thinking. |
| Inscrutable | Describing something | | The professor’s expression remained inscrutable throughout class. |
| Cryptic | Describing something | | The message was so cryptic that it took hours to decode. |
| Perplexing | Describing something | | The perplexing behavior of the cat kept us guessing. |
Examples
From Definition 1
- The Mona Lisa’s enigmatic smile has puzzled art enthusiasts for centuries.
- The disappearance of Amelia Earhart remains an enigma to this day.
Quirks
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