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[ adjective ] of an obscure nature
Synonyms Examples "the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms" "a deep dark secret" "the inscrutable workings of Providence" "rituals totally mystifying to visitors from other lands" Used in print (Evan Esar, Humorous English; a guide to comic ,...)Similarly , when a reporter once questioned Lincoln in cryptic fashion , Lincoln refused to make any further statement . (James Thurber, "The Future, If Any, of Comedy,"...)`` Cryptic '' , I said . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] having a secret or hidden meaning
Synonyms Examples "cabalistic symbols engraved in stone" "cryptic writings" "thoroughly sibylline in most of his pronouncements"- John Gunther Related terms |
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[ adjective ] having a secret or hidden meaning
Synonyms Examples "cabalistic symbols engraved in stone" "cryptic writings" "thoroughly sibylline in most of his pronouncements"- John Gunther Related terms |
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