hieroglyphic

/hˌaɪɹoʊɡlˈɪfɪk/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. resembling hieroglyphic writing
2. written in or belonging to a writing system using pictorial symbols

noun

1. writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)
2. a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt

Synonyms for hieroglyphic

• hieroglyphical
• hieroglyph

Words that rhyme with hieroglyphic

• specific
• pacific
• terrific
• honorific
• horrific
• prolific
• scientific
• nonspecific
• pseudoscientific
• unscientific
• autopacific
• transpacific