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sphingine

/ˈsfɪŋ.ɡaɪn/

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adjective

/ˈsfɪŋ.ɡaɪn/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее относящийся к сфинксу или напоминающий его, часто используемое в мифологическом или загадочном контексте.

An obsolete adjective meaning relating to or resembling a sphinx, often used in a mythological or enigmatic context.

  1. Resembling a sphinxC2formal

    Having characteristics or qualities similar to a sphinx, such as mystery, inscrutability, or enigmatic nature.

    ruЗагадочный

    • Her expression was sphingine, revealing nothing of her thoughts.
    • The ancient statue had a sphingine quality, its gaze fixed on the horizon.
    • His sphingine silence during the interrogation frustrated the detectives.

    Synonymscrypticenigmaticinscrutablemysteriouspuzzling

    Antonymsclearfrankopentransparent