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cryptic
[ krip-tik ]
adjective
- mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous:
a cryptic message.
Synonyms:
- abrupt; terse; short:
a cryptic note.
- secret; occult:
a cryptic writing.
- involving or using cipher, code, etc.
- Zoology. fitted for concealing; serving to camouflage.
noun
- a cryptogram, especially one designed as a puzzle.
cryptic
/ ˈɪɪ /
adjective
- hidden; secret; occult
- (esp of comments, sayings, etc) obscure in meaning
- (of the coloration of animals) tending to conceal by disguising or camouflaging the shape
Derived Forms
- ˈپ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- t·· adverb
- ԴDz·t adjective
- ԴDz·t· adjective
- non·t·· adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of cryptic1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
This cryptic observation hinted at buried family secrets — perhaps even his mother Juliette's initial attraction to Aldous before she settled for Julian.
"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.
Most cards include cryptic, sometimes multilingual bon mots written with his beloved Sumi-e brush pens.
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.
All while his admittedly gorgeous leading lady plays a cryptic symbol?
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