ENIGMATICALLY

cryptically, enigmatically, mysteriously

(adverb) in a cryptic manner; “‘we will meet again’, he said cryptically”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

enigmatically (comparative more enigmatically, superlative most enigmatically)

Acting in a manner that suggests an enigma.

Behaving mysteriously or strangely.

Functioning in a way that is unexplainable.

Source: Wiktionary


E`nig*mat"ic*al*ly, adv.

Definition: Darkly; obscurely.

ENIGMATIC

E`nig*mat"ic, E`nig*mat"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. énigmatique.]

Definition: Relating to or resembling an enigma; not easily explained or accounted for; darkly expressed; obscure; puzzling; as, an enigmatical answer.

ENIGMATICAL

E`nig*mat"ic, E`nig*mat"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. énigmatique.]

Definition: Relating to or resembling an enigma; not easily explained or accounted for; darkly expressed; obscure; puzzling; as, an enigmatical answer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee shop is the Al Masaa Café, which has 1,050 seats. The coffee shop was inaugurated in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 13 August 2014.

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