cryptic

Describes something that is mysterious, obscure, or difficult to understand.

ruОписывает что-то таинственное, неясное или трудное для понимания.esDescribe algo misterioso, oscuro o difícil de entender; también puede referirse a lo que oculta o disimula su significado.frDécrit quelque chose de mystérieux, obscur ou difficile à comprendre, souvent volontairement énigmatique.deBeschreibt etwas, das rätselhaft, unklar oder schwer zu verstehen ist; oft absichtlich dunkel oder verhüllt formuliert.ptDescreve algo misterioso, obscuro ou difícil de entender, muitas vezes com um sentido oculto ou enigmático.zh形容某事物神秘、隐晦、含糊不清，令人费解，或故意不直接说明而暗含深意。arيصف شيئًا غامضًا أو مبهمًا أو صعب الفهم، له معنى خفي أو مُلغَز لا يظهر بسهولة.

1. Mysterious or obscure B2 formal

   Having a meaning that is hidden, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

   • He left a cryptic note on the table before disappearing.
   • The message was so cryptic that no one could decipher it.
   • Her cryptic smile made everyone curious about her secret.

   ruЗагадочныйescríptico — misterioso u oscurofrÉnigmatique ou obscurdeRätselhaftptEnigmáticozh神秘的arغامض

   Synonyms: abstrusearcanedelphicenigmaticesotericinscrutablemysteriousobscureperplexingpuzzlingreconditesibylline

   Antonyms: clearexplicitlucidobviousperspicuousplainstraightforwardtransparentunambiguousunderstandable

2. Enigmatic in expression B2 formal

   Deliberately using ambiguous or puzzling language to conceal meaning.

   • The author's cryptic writing style leaves much to interpretation.
   • He gave a cryptic answer to the journalist's question.
   • The oracle's cryptic prophecy was studied for centuries.

   ruЗагадочныйesenigmáticofrÉnigmatique dans l'expressiondeRätselhaftptEnigmáticozh隐晦的arغامض

   Synonyms: abstruseambiguousdelphicenigmaticequivocalinscrutablemysteriousobscurepuzzlingsibylline

   Antonyms: clearexplicitlucidobviousplainstraightforward

• more cryptic comparative form
• most cryptic superlative form