enigmatical
Hard to interpret
Enigmatical is a longer variant of enigmatic, meaning mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to interpret.
Both forms describe something that resists easy understanding: an enigmatical smile, enigmatical remarks that left everyone guessing.
The shorter enigmatic is now far more common; enigmatical sounds old-fashioned or deliberately literary.
Causing mental confusion
- bafflingImpossible to understand
- bewilderingCausing utter confusion
- confoundingCausing surprise or confusion
- mystifyingCausing complete confusion
riddle · conundrum · paradox · brain-teaser · head-scratcher · labyrinthine · intricate · knotty
Impossible to understand
- unfathomableBeyond comprehension or measurement
- sphinxlikeMysterious and impassive
- mystifyingCausing complete confusion
- inexplicableCannot be accounted for
unknowable · arcane · occult · esoteric · cryptic · impenetrable · shadowy · veiled
Impassable to light
- unclearNot easily understood
- vagueUnclear, ill-defined
- nebulousUnclear and formless
- murkyDark and unclear
clouded · indistinct · ambiguous · abstruse · incomprehensible · unintelligible · impenetrable · dense
perplexing
Causing mental confusion
- bafflingImpossible to understand
- bewilderingCausing utter confusion
- confoundingCausing surprise or confusion
mystifying · riddle · conundrum · paradox · brain-teaser · head-scratcher · labyrinthine · intricate · knotty · thorny
inscrutable
Impossible to understand
- unfathomableBeyond comprehension or measurement
- sphinxlikeMysterious and impassive
- mystifyingCausing complete confusion
inexplicable · unknowable · arcane · occult · esoteric · cryptic · impenetrable · shadowy · veiled · hidden
opaque
Impassable to light
murky · clouded · indistinct · ambiguous · abstruse · incomprehensible · unintelligible · impenetrable · dense · turbid
enigmaticalclear
Without obstruction or fog
comprehensible · intelligible · lucid · understandable · comprehendible
enigmaticalobvious
Easily perceived, unmistakable
plain · manifest · self-evident · transparent · apparent
enigmaticalstraightforward
Clear and uncomplicated
simple · uncomplicated · direct · elementary · basic
- enigmatic figurePuzzling, hard-to-read individual