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.

Synonyms of cryptic

Words with a similar meaning to cryptic:

• mysterious
• puzzling
• enigmatic
• abstruse

Antonyms of cryptic

Words with the opposite meaning to cryptic:

• clear
• obvious
• explicit

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