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Meaning of puzzlingly
The primary meaning of "puzzlingly" is in a manner that is perplexing or difficult to understand.
Etymology of puzzlingly
The word "puzzlingly" is derived from the verb "puzzle," which originated in the 15th century from the Old French word "pusler," meaning to perplex or bewilder, and the suffix "-ly," which forms an adverb.
Synonyms
perplexingly
confusingly
mysteriously
enigmatically
incomprehensibly
inexplicably
oddly
strangely
curiously
intriguingly
fascinatingly
bewilderingly
bafflingly
confusingly
disconcertingly
unsettlingly
disturbingly
unpredictably
unaccountably
inexplicably
unclearly
ambiguously
obscurely
cryptically
unclearly
vaguely
indistinctly
faintly
doubtfully
questionably
problematically
troublingly
worrisomely
disquietingly
hauntingly
Definitions
- In a way that is puzzling or difficult to understand
- * In a manner that is mysterious or enigmatic
Usage Examples
- The professor spoke puzzlingly, making it difficult for students to follow his lecture.
- * The plot twist in the movie ended puzzlingly, leaving viewers with many unanswered questions.
Antonyms
clearly
obviously
evidently
plainly
understandably
comprehensibly
explicably
predictably
accountably
transparently
straightforwardly
explicitly
lucidly
coherently
logically
rationally
sensibly
reasonably
understandably
manifestly
apparently
visibly
noticeably
palpably
tangibly