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cryptically

/ˈkɹɪptɪkəli/ adv

In a cryptic manner.

Word Origin From Greek kryptos 'hidden' — so cryptic means deliberately concealed. The root gives us encrypt (put into hidden code), decrypt (unhide), and cryptography (hidden writing). Even apocryphal (of hidden origin, dubious) shares this root. Cryptically is speaking in a hidden, puzzling way.

adv In a cryptic manner.

The ancient prophecy was written cryptically, leaving scholars puzzled for centuries.

(副词) 隐晦地；神秘地

古代预言书写得隐晦难懂，让学者们困惑了几个世纪。

(adverbio) crípticamente; enigmáticamente; misteriosamente [De manera críptica o enigmática.]

La antigua profecía estaba escrita de forma críptica, lo que dejó perplejos a los estudiosos durante siglos.

(adverbe) énigmatiquement; mystérieusement; de manière énigmatique; obscurément [D'une manière énigmatique ou difficile à comprendre.]

L'ancienne prophétie fut rédigée cryptically, laissant les savants perplexes pendant des siècles.

(Adverb) rätselhaft; dunkel [Auf eine rätselhafte, schwer verständliche Weise.]

Die alte Prophezeiung war **cryptically** verfasst und verwirrte die Gelehrten seit Jahrhunderten.

(副詞) 謎めいて、不可解な様子で。

古代の予言は謎めいて書かれていたため、学者たちは何世紀もの間頭を悩ませた。

(advérbio) enigmaticamente; misteriosamente; obscuramente [De maneira enigmática.]

A antiga profecia foi escrita enigmaticamente, deixando os estudiosos intrigados por séculos.

Synonyms: mysteriously enigmatically obscurely ambiguously impenetrably Antonyms: clearly plainly explicitly obviously
Word parts: crypt + ic + al + ly

Related words

encrypt decrypt encryption decryption apocryphal

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