Synonyms for cryptic
11 synonyms for “cryptic”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Cryptic as in “mysterious”
adjective: of an obscure nature
- mysterious
- inscrutable
- incomprehensible
- enigmatic
- inexplicable
- puzzling
- obscure
- mystifying
- perplexing
Cryptic as in “esoteric”
adjective: having a secret or hidden meaning
- esoteric
- abstruse
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