Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cryptic-message
noun
/ˈkrɪp.tɪk ˈmɛsɪdʒ/
Definition
A cryptic message is a piece of communication that has a hidden meaning or is difficult to understand.
Examples
- The spy left a cryptic message for his partner, hinting at their next move.
- Her text was a cryptic message, leaving me puzzled about her true feelings.
Meaning
It refers to information that is often encoded, obscure, or mysterious, requiring special knowledge or effort to decode.
Synonyms
- enigmatic message
- secret communication
- coded message
