cryptic — having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkrɪptɪk/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cryptic recipe just says 'add love until it tastes right'
- The professor's cryptic feedback 'interesting approach' left students completely confused
- His cryptic text 'We need to talk' made her heart race with anxiety
cryptic
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkrɪptɪk/]
having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
The old map's cryptic symbols left the explorer scratching his head.
The cryptic symbols turn optic lenses septic!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'kryptikos' meaning 'hidden' or 'secret,' derived from 'kryptos' (hidden, concealed). The word entered English through Late Latin and has been used since the 16th century.
Breakdown
crypt- (hidden, from Greek kryptos) + -ic (adjective suffix) = cryptic
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's cryptic recipe just says 'add love until it tastes right'”
“The professor's cryptic feedback 'interesting approach' left students completely confused”
“His cryptic text 'We need to talk' made her heart race with anxiety”
“The ancient map contained cryptic symbols that scholars are still trying to decode”
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