The Top Hat Flashcards

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nonchalantly (adverb)
/ˈnɒnʃ(ə)l(ə)ntli/

nonchalant (adjective)
/ˈnɒnʃ(ə)l(ə)nt/

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(adverb): in a casually calm and relaxed manner.
“she nonchalantly walked out of the police station.”
“Dad was floating nonchalantly over the kitchen table.”

(adj.): (of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
“she gave a nonchalant shrug”

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enigmatic (adjective)

/ˌɛnɪɡˈmatɪk/

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(adj): difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.
“he took the money with an enigmatic smile”
“The world always seem a bit unreasonable - bewildering, even enigmatic - to a philosopher.”

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