Vocabulary Entry

cryptic

|adjective • noun

adjective

Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.

Example Sentences

"The text contained cryptic messages that were hard to interpret."

"She gave a cryptic smile that left everyone guessing."

"His explanations were often cryptic, making it difficult for others to follow."

noun

Example Sentences

"The ancient scroll was filled with cryptics that puzzled historians."

"They communicated in cryptics that only a few could decipher."

"The game's plot was full of cryptics that required players to think deeply."