sphinx (Meaning)
sphinx (n)
an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
(Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon
one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians
Synonyms & Antonyms of sphinx
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sphinx Sentence Examples
- The enigmatic sphinx guarded the entrance to the ancient city of Thebes.
- The colossal sphinx of Giza was carved from a single block of limestone.
- The weathered sphinx bore witness to centuries of history and secrets.
- Legends whispered that the sphinx held the answer to an impossible riddle.
- The sphinx's enigmatic smile seemed to mock the passage of time.
- Tourists flocked to the temple to marvel at the towering sphinx.
- The sphinx's wise eyes seemed to penetrate the very souls of those who dared to meet its gaze.
- The sphinx's mysterious origin and purpose continued to captivate scholars and historians alike.
- The sphinx stood as a symbol of the indomitable spirit of ancient Egypt.
- The sphinx's enigmatic presence inspired awe and wonder in all who beheld it.
FAQs About the word sphinx
an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret, (Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body;
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The enigmatic sphinx guarded the entrance to the ancient city of Thebes.
The colossal sphinx of Giza was carved from a single block of limestone.
The weathered sphinx bore witness to centuries of history and secrets.
Legends whispered that the sphinx held the answer to an impossible riddle.
