adjective

cryptic

cryptic, mysterious, puzzling

He left a cryptic message on my voicemail.

He left a cryptic message on my voicemail.

Her cryptic comments confused everyone.

Her cryptic comments confused everyone.

cryptic ((noun)) having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure He left a cryptic message.

Synonyms: mysterious, puzzling, enigmatic; Antonyms: clear, obvious

From Greek 'kryptos' (hidden, secret). It shares the same root as 'crypt'.

Think of an ancient 'crypt' which holds secrets. A 'cryptic' message is like a secret hidden in a crypt.

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