cryptic (Meaning)

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cryptic (s)

of an obscure nature

having a secret or hidden meaning

having a puzzling terseness

The ancient manuscript was filled with cryptic symbols that puzzled scholars for centuries.
She left behind a cryptic note that hinted at her whereabouts but provided no clear instructions.
The cryptic message seemed to be a coded warning, but its meaning remained elusive.
His cryptic smile suggested that he knew more than he was letting on.
The cryptic nature of her behavior left her friends questioning her motives.
The cryptic crossword puzzle challenged even the most seasoned solvers with its obscure clues.
The cryptic language of computer programming can be daunting to beginners.
The cryptic hieroglyphs carved into the ancient temple walls held secrets waiting to be unlocked.
The cryptic email from the anonymous sender raised suspicions among the recipients.
Interpreting the cryptic dreams of patients is often a task for trained psychoanalysts.

of an obscure nature, having a secret or hidden meaning, having a puzzling terseness

mystic,mysterious, enigmatic, uncanny, enigmatical, obscure, dark, impenetrable, ambiguous, mystical

obvious, apparent, clear, understandable, apparent, obvious, intelligible, plain, understandable,intelligible

The ancient manuscript was filled with cryptic symbols that puzzled scholars for centuries.

She left behind a cryptic note that hinted at her whereabouts but provided no clear instructions.

The cryptic message seemed to be a coded warning, but its meaning remained elusive.

His cryptic smile suggested that he knew more than he was letting on.