cryptic
IPA /ˈkrɪptɪk/
Expressed in a puzzling or indirect way, so that the intended meaning is difficult for other people to understand.
See example sentence: cryptic
His cryptic text about a surprise left me guessing all morning.
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IPA /ˈkrɪptɪk/
Expressed in a puzzling or indirect way, so that the intended meaning is difficult for other people to understand.
His cryptic text about a surprise left me guessing all morning.
IPA /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/
Suggested or understood from what is said or done, without being directly stated.
There was an implicit promise that we would help each other.
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