cryptic

• Descreve algo misterioso, obscuro ou difícil de entender, muitas vezes com um sentido oculto ou enigmático.

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

1. Mysterious or obscureB2formal

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

   Enigmático

   • 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.

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2. Enigmatic in expressionB2formal

   Deliberately using ambiguous or puzzling language to conceal meaning.

   Enigmático

   • 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.

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