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Meaning of
cryptic
in English
cryptic
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Definitions
Adjective
having
a
hidden
or
unapparent
meaning
;
obscure
The
cryptic
message
was
difficult
to
decipher
.
being
mystified
or
difficult
to
understand
The
artist's
use
of
symbols
created
a
cryptic
atmosphere
in
the
painting
.
involving
codes
or
ciphers
;
secret
messages
The
spy
sent
a
cryptic
code
to
her
partner
,
hiding
the
true
meaning
.
using
wordplay
to
convey
a
meaning
;
puzzles
The
poet's
cryptic
language
,
full
of
metaphors
,
made
the
poem
a
puzzle
to
solve
.
