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ENIGMATICALLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does enigmatically mean?
• ENIGMATICALLY (adverb)
The adverb ENIGMATICALLY has 1 sense:
1. in a cryptic manner
Familiarity information: ENIGMATICALLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a cryptic manner
Synonyms:
cryptically; enigmatically; mysteriously
Context example:
'we will meet again', he said cryptically
Pertainym:
enigmatic (not clear to the understanding)
Context examples
To this he answered enigmatically:—The bride-maidens rejoice the eyes that wait the coming of the bride; but when the bride draweth nigh, then the maidens shine not to the eyes that are filled.
(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)
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