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Meanings of enigmatical in English

Not clear to the understanding.

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Examples for "puzzling"
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Using deeply scientific methodology, we've uncovered the reasons behind this puzzling phenomenon.
The Guardian
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The intervention of SIPTU is an entirely different and extremely puzzling matter.
The Irish Times
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This is where the sometimes puzzling idea of food patents come in.
The Irish Times
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A puzzling thing happened on a stage in London on Monday afternoon.
The Irish Times
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However, her article last Monday contained some opinions that I found puzzling.
The Irish Times
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Adrian: The past three years have spun Everest into an enigmatic state.
Climbing Magazine
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Today the house cuts an enigmatic shape against the harsh Atlantic coast.
The Irish Times
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It might be a doubtful point; it is certainly an enigmatic object.
Vampire forensics: uncovering the origins of an enduring legend
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The underlying causes driving the diversity of VDR binding choices remain enigmatic.
Pubmed
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It simply advanced, enigmatic and intimidating, testing her resolve to stand fast.
Jarka Ruus
Usage of enigmatical in English
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It was headed 'March, 1869', and beneath were the following enigmatical notices:
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Memoirs of Sherlock Ho...
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The housekeeper trembled at the question, and answered in these enigmatical words:
The Law and the Lady
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She stopped and looked at him in that enigmatical way she had.
The Uphill Climb
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The rest of the face preserved its innocent, tense and enigmatical expression.
Chance: A Tale in Two Parts
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You have been somewhat ambiguous, and certainly quite enigmatical in your statement.
The Last Woman
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So the Qorân is full of references that are enigmatical to us.
Mohammedanism / Lectures on Its Origin, Its Religious and Politi...
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Flora of the enigmatical glances was dispatched to them without much reflection.
Chance: A Tale in Two Parts
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Jean Valjean quittedtheroom ,leavingCosette stupefied at this enigmatical farewell.
Les Misérables
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This seemed enigmatical, but Marcello understood the words to convey an affirmation.
Whosoever Shall Offend
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She glanced at Ronny, who returned the glance with an enigmatical smile.
Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore
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Then she turned to him with puzzled questioning look and enigmatical reply.
The Heritage of the Desert: A Novel
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He had done so with an enigmatical good-nature which was almost ironical.
Cosmopolis — Volume 2
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Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:-
Les Misérables
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She was certainly a rather enigmatical young person, but very decidedly interesting.
The Vanishing Man: A Detective Romance
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She worked on, still with that faint, enigmatical smile about her lips.
The Bars of Iron
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There is another enigmatical person, auntie, who presented Grisha with a drum.
The Cook's Wedding and Other Stories
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