いわくありげ

Meanings

meaningful; suggestive; with a hidden story

usually written using kana alone

Describes a person, look, or remark that seems to carry an unspoken meaning or a hidden past. Often used when someone appears to know more than they are saying.

彼かれはいわくありげな笑えみを浮うかべた。
He gave a meaningful smile.
その古ふるい家いえにはいわくありげな雰ふん囲い気きが漂ただよっている。
That old house has a suggestive atmosphere, as if it holds some secret.