Enigma
6 synonyms for Enigma, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person or thing that is puzzling, mysterious, or hard to understand.
Synonyms
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Less common
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Rare, literary or technical
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How to use Enigma
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
remains an enigma
something of an enigma
wrapped in an enigma
Etymology
Comes from Latin aenigma (“riddle”), which itself derives from the Ancient Greek verbal noun αἴνιγμα (aínigma, “dark saying, speaking in riddles”).
Full origin of Enigma →Frequently asked questions
What does “Enigma” mean?
The word “Enigma” means a person or thing that is puzzling, mysterious, or hard to understand. In plain terms, something or someone genuinely puzzling or mysterious.
How do you use “Enigma” in a sentence?
Here is “Enigma” used in a sentence: “His sudden disappearance remains an enigma to this day.”
What part of speech is “Enigma”?
“Enigma” is a noun.
Is “Enigma” a common word?
“Enigma” is an uncommon word in modern English.
