cryptic

/kɹˈɪptɪk/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. of an obscure nature- Rachel Carson
   “the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms”
2. having a secret or hidden meaning- John Gunther
   “cabalistic symbols engraved in stone”
3. having a puzzling terseness
   “a cryptic note”

Synonyms for cryptic

• cryptical
• deep
• inscrutable
• mysterious
• mystifying
• inexplicable
• cabalistic
• kabbalistic
• qabalistic
• sibylline
• esoteric
• concise

Words that rhyme with cryptic

• apocalyptic
• ecliptic
• triptych