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Adjective

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.

Adjective

enigmatic

IPA /ˌenɪɡˈmætɪk/

Mysterious or difficult to understand because the meaning, feelings or intentions are not clearly revealed.

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She left an enigmatic note beside the empty flower vase.

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