Synonyms for
Enigma
Definition
a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- a true enigma
- complete enigma
- an enigma wrapped
- wrapped in an enigma
- solve the enigma
- remains an enigma
- human enigma
Word family
Usage note
Enigma refers to something mysterious or puzzling. It is often used to describe people, situations, or concepts that are difficult to understand or explain.
Example sentences
- The enigma of the Bermuda Triangle has never been solved.
- The Mona Lisa smile remains an enigma to art historians.
- The Sphinx is an enigma that has puzzled visitors to Egypt for centuries.
- The strange symbols on the cave walls were an enigma to the archaeologists.
- The disappearance of the plane is still an enigma to investigators.
Quotes
The enigma of life is still one of the two or three most difficult problems that face both scientist and philosopher. - Arthur Keith
The universe is the biggest enigma there is and that is why it is so interesting. - Brian Cox
A woman is always a mystery: one must not be fooled by her face and her hearts inspiration. - Edmondo De Amicis