Meaning
enigmatic; mysterious
- difficult to understand or interpret
- mysterious in expression or behavior
- hard to explain clearly
In a sentence
Ha uno sguardo enigmatico e tranquillo.
He has an enigmatic and calm look.
Perché fai quel sorriso enigmatico?
Why are you giving that enigmatic smile?
La sua risposta non era enigmatica.
Her answer was not enigmatic.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| enigmatico | masculine · singular |
| enigmatica | feminine · singular |
| enigmatici | masculine · plural |
| enigmatiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used for people, looks, smiles, messages, or behavior.
- Close to misterioso, but it stresses being puzzling.
- Agrees regularly in gender and number.