Puzzling Definition & Meaning
puzzling
- adjective
- not clear to the understanding; "I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later"; "prophetic texts so enigmatic that their meaning has been disputed for centuries"
- lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity; "sent confusing signals to Iraq"; "perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it"; "a puzzling statement"
"Puzzling" in song lyrics
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"labyrinth - a structure containing an intricate network of winding passages a maze complicated or puzzling."
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Words that rhyme with puzzling
Usage tips for "puzzling"
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