An enigmatic person is someone who is a bit mysterious to others. Behind an enigmatic smile are thoughts impossible to guess. The word enigma originally referred not to people or smiles but to words, and specifically to words that formed a riddle or a complicated metaphor that tested one's alertness and cleverness.

Is Enigma a compliment?

Sadly, the term 'enigmatic' can also be perceived as an insult to insinuate autistic behaviour or one that is generally introverted by nature – more-often than not it is deemed a compliment. Enigmatic people are often liked because of their quiet demeanour and the mystery surrounding their persona.

Is enigmatic person good?

Enigmatic people can control their emotions and passions so that the front they present to the world appears composed, calm and unruffled. This isn't to say that you lack passion or emotion, but that you're in control of those emotions. Good or bad, be unflappable. Enigmatic people don't need to be martyrs.