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cryptic
having a meaning that is mysterious or hard to interpret
Synonyms
- enigmatic
- puzzling
- obscure
Antonyms
- clear
- obvious
cryptic in a sentence
The detective found a cryptic note left at the scene of the crime.
His cryptic warning about the storm left everyone confused about what to do.
Where it comes from
From Greek kryptikos 'hidden, secret'
Memory hook
CRYPTIC sounds like CRYPT — a hidden, mysterious tomb full of secrets.
Read it in context
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- Beyond the Gates History