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Enigma

Definition

(noun) A person, thing, or situation that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand

Examples

He was an enigma; no one could decipher his true intentions or motivations.
  • That old radio is still an enigma to me.

  • Maya's smile was an enigma after the meeting.

  • At 2 a.m., the lock became an enigma for us.

  • Nobody in room 12 could make sense of Enigma's note.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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