Enigmatic and Explicit

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Enigmatic adjective - Having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning.

Usage example: the Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile

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Explicit is an antonym for enigmatic in mysterious topic.

Explicit adjective - So clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning.

Usage example: explicit instructions about what to do in an emergency

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Enigmatic is an antonym for explicit.

Nearby Word: explicitly

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Explicit and Enigmatic. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/enigmatic/explicit

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