(adj) not clear to the understanding, Syn. puzzling, enigmatical, Example:I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later; prophetic texts so enigmatic that their meaning has been disputed for centuries
(adj) resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought, Syn. oracular, Example:the oracular sayings of Victorian poets; so enigmatic that priests might have to clarify it; an enigmatic smile
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
{ } a. [ Cf. F. énigmatique. ] Relating to or resembling an enigma; not easily explained or accounted for; darkly expressed; not clear to the understanding; obscure; puzzling; as, an enigmatical answer; I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatical comment until much later; prophetic texts so enigmatical that their meaning has been disputed for centuries. Syn. -- dark, obscure, puzzling. [ 1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 ]