sphinx-like (Meaning)
sphinx-like
an ancient Egyptian image having the body of a lion and the head of a man, ram, or hawk, an enigmatic or mysterious person, a winged female monster in Greek mythology having a woman's head and a lion's body and noted for killing anyone unable to answer its riddle, an ancient Egyptian image in the form of a recumbent lion having a man's head, a ram's head, or a hawk's head
Synonyms & Antonyms of sphinx-like
Synonyms:
- shrouded
- indefinite
- misty
- uncertain
- enigmatical
- faint
- indistinguishable
- mysterious
- abstruse
- disguised
- foggy
- cloudy
- hazy
- dim
- fuzzy
- obfuscatory
- recondite
- shadowy
- indistinct
- concealed
- cloaked
- noncommittal
- shadowlike
- incomprehensible
- unclear
- enigmatic
- shaded
- vague
- muddy
- inscrutable
- masked
- bedimmed
- clouded
- inexact
- ambiguous
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- elliptic
- undetermined
- inexplicit
- invisible
- mystic
- indecipherable
- esoteric
- questionable
- equivocal
- unanswerable
- obscurantic
- uncanny
- nebulous
- obscurant
- eerie
- inexplicable
- elliptical
- murky
- undefined
- impenetrable
- obscure
- unknowable
- Delphic
- arcane
- befogged
- fuliginous
- beclouded
- cryptic
- opaque
- obnubilated
- dark
Antonyms:
- straightforward
- straightforward
- defined
- explicit
- exact
- exact
- definite
- defined
- firm
- nonambiguous
- nonambiguous
- self-evident
- visible
- direct
- knowable
- direct
- visible
- determined
- firm
- definite
- unmistakable
- pellucid
- fathomable
- fathomable
- sure
- pellucid
- explicit
- sure
- knowable
- self-evident
- determined
- unmistakable
sphinx-like Sentence Examples
- The ancient ruins held a sphinx-like statue, its enigmatic gaze meeting visitors.
- The CEO's sphinx-like expression concealed her true intentions during the negotiations.
- The enigma of the sphinx-like creature captivated the minds of archaeologists and historians alike.
- The woman's sphinx-like beauty and enigmatic aura drew many admirers.
- The enigmatic painting depicted a sphinx-like figure, its secrets hidden within its mystical gaze.
- The CEO's sphinx-like demeanor during the shareholders' meeting hinted at a hidden agenda.
- The Sphinx-like mountain loomed over the horizon, its summit shrouded in mystery.
- A sphinx-like smile played on the lips of the enigmatic stranger, leaving others to guess his thoughts.
- The sphinx-like sculpture guarded the entrance to the secret chamber, its enigmatic presence adding to its allure.
- The philanthropist's sphinx-like attitude masked the true extent of his generosity and humanitarian efforts.
FAQs About the word sphinx-like
an ancient Egyptian image having the body of a lion and the head of a man, ram, or hawk, an enigmatic or mysterious person, a winged female monster in Greek myt
shrouded, indefinite, misty, uncertain, enigmatical, faint, indistinguishable, mysterious, abstruse, disguised
understandable, distinct, comprehensible, bright, clear, comprehensible, certain, certain, accessible, unequivocal
The ancient ruins held a sphinx-like statue, its enigmatic gaze meeting visitors.
The CEO's sphinx-like expression concealed her true intentions during the negotiations.
The enigma of the sphinx-like creature captivated the minds of archaeologists and historians alike.
The woman's sphinx-like beauty and enigmatic aura drew many admirers.
