A2 — Elementaryadjective
misterioso
mysterious, enigmatic
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
enigmaticooscurosegretoinsolitoincomprensibile
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
chiaroovviotrasparenteevidentecomprensibile
Usage note
'Enigmatico' stresses puzzle-like quality. 'Oscuro' implies darkness or opacity. 'Misterioso' is the most common everyday term.
Example
"Lo sconosciuto aveva un sorriso misterioso e non rispondeva alle domande."
"The stranger had a mysterious smile and did not answer questions."
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