Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sphinxlike
adjective
/ˈsfɪŋkslaɪk/
Definition
Having a mysterious or inscrutable quality, often evoking the enigmatic nature of the sphinx.
Examples
- Her sphinxlike smile left us questioning her true feelings.
- The artist’s sphinxlike statements made it hard to discern his actual message.
- During the interview, he maintained a sphinxlike demeanor that frustrated the reporters.
Meaning
Refers to someone or something that is deliberately ambiguous or difficult to understand, resembling the sphinx’s riddle-like characteristic.
Synonyms
- inscrutable
- enigmatic
- mysterious
- cryptic
