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enigmaticism

[/ɛnɪɡˈmætɪsɪzəm/]
nounpl: enigmaticisms
enigmatismo
1. The quality or practice of being enigmatic; the use of enigmas or mysterious language; obscurity or puzzling nature in expression or meaning
The artist's enigmaticism in her paintings invites multiple interpretations.
O enigmatismo da artista em suas pinturas convida a múltiplas interpretações.
2. A philosophical or literary movement or tendency characterized by the use of riddles, mysteries, and obscure meanings
The author's enigmaticism reflects a postmodern approach to narrative structure.
O enigmatismo do autor reflete uma abordagem pós-moderna da estrutura narrativa.
Synonyms
mysteriousnessobscuritycrypticismelusiveness
Antonyms
clarityluciditytransparencyplainness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enigmatismo
Standard usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
enigmatismo
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak in riddles
wrapped in mystery
enigma wrapped in a puzzle
obscure as an enigma
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