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enigmatically

/ˌɛn.ɪɡˈmæt.ɪ.kli/
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Adjective:enigmatic
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1

In a mysterious, puzzling, or ambiguous manner that is difficult to interpret or understand.

Example

"When asked about the surprise ending of her new novel, the author merely smiled enigmatically and changed the subject."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'enigmatic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. It traces back through Late Latin 'aenigmaticus' to the Ancient Greek 'ainigma' (meaning 'riddle' or 'dark saying'), derived from the verb 'ainissesthai' ('to speak in riddles').

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