CEFR C1

cryptic

adjective

Meaning

Having a meaning that is mysterious, obscure, or difficult to understand.

Examples

Her email contained a cryptic message that left everyone wondering what she meant.
The ancient text was written in a cryptic language that only a few scholars could decipher.

Synonyms: mysterious, puzzling, enigmatic, abstruse

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cryptic (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪptɪk/

Definition

Having a meaning that is mysterious, obscure, or difficult to understand.

Examples

Her email contained a cryptic message that left everyone wondering what she meant.
The ancient text was written in a cryptic language that only a few scholars could decipher.
He gave a cryptic smile, revealing nothing about his true intentions.

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