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notoriously | enigmatic |

As an adverb notoriously

is in a notorious or notable manner; as is commonly known.

As an adjective enigmatic is

enigmatic.

notoriously

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a notorious or notable manner; as is commonly known.
  • * 2011 , (Alan Bennett), "Baffled at a Bookcase", London Review of Books , XXXIII.15:
    • Orton himself notoriously defaced library books before starting to write books himself.
  • * 2011 , Tom Fordyce, Rugby World Cup 2011: England 12-19 France [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/15210221.stm]
    • Johnson's contract expires in November, and four weeks as memorable for scandals off the pitch as any achievements on it will do little to appease the notoriously twitchy committee-men at the Rugby Football Union.

    enigmatic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (archaic) * (obsolete) * enigmatick (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Pertaining to an enigma.
  • Mysterious.
  • *
  • *:Serene, smiling, enigmatic , she faced him with no fear whatever showing in her dark eyes. The clear light of the bright autumn morning had no terrors for youth and health like hers.
  • Defying description.
  • (variant) Enigmatical.