enigmatically

Definition

Acting in a manner that suggests an enigma.

Etymology

From enigmatic + -ally.

Example Sentences

• "He hurried out, glad to escape, leaving Cora frowning enigmatically under her hair."
• ""Leila!" she said enigmatically. "Have you seen her?" / "I went to her flat last week with Dad—he likes her." / "Delilah is her real name, you know. All men like her. And Captain Fort is her lover.""