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cryptic

[ krip-tik ]

adjective

  1. mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous:

    a cryptic message.

    Synonyms:

  2. abrupt; terse; short:

    a cryptic note.

  3. secret; occult:

    a cryptic writing.

  4. involving or using cipher, code, etc.
  5. Zoology. fitted for concealing; serving to camouflage.


noun

  1. a cryptogram, especially one designed as a puzzle.

cryptic

/ ˈɪɪ /

adjective

  1. hidden; secret; occult
  2. (esp of comments, sayings, etc) obscure in meaning
  3. (of the coloration of animals) tending to conceal by disguising or camouflaging the shape
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • t·· adverb
  • ԴDz·t adjective
  • ԴDz·t· adjective
  • non·t·· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cryptic1

1595–1605; < Late Latin crypticus < Greek پó hidden. See crypt, -ic
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cryptic1

C17: from Late Latin crypticus, from Greek kruptikos, from kruptos concealed; see crypt
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This cryptic observation hinted at buried family secrets — perhaps even his mother Juliette's initial attraction to Aldous before she settled for Julian.

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"I decided to recently share my story as I've realised there is such a lack of support and knowledge around cryptic pregnancies," she said.

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Most cards include cryptic, sometimes multilingual bon mots written with his beloved Sumi-e brush pens.

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With tens of thousands of fans packed into the main stage on Sunday night, matching Carti’s cryptic but unhinged energy, the mood was intense.

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All while his admittedly gorgeous leading lady plays a cryptic symbol?

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