cryptic

adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: cryp-tic (2)

English Definition

Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.

Example Sentence

He left a cryptic message.

US IPA /ˈkrɪptɪk/

UK IPA /ˈkrɪptɪk/

mysterious enigmatic obscure puzzling secret

clear obvious plain