cryptic

criptico, enigmatico

Che ha un significato nascosto difficile da capire.

In inglese semplice: Having a hidden meaning that is hard to understand.

• He left a cryptic note.
• Her cryptic reply gave us little help.
• What did you mean by that cryptic remark?

Sinonimi: mysterious, enigmatic, obscure

Contrari: clear, explicit

Espressioni comuni: cryptic message, cryptic remark, cryptic reply

criptico

Si dice di enigmi o indizi che combinano un significato con giochi di lettere o suoni.

In inglese semplice: Describing a word puzzle or hint that combines a meaning with tricks involving letters or sounds.

• I enjoy cryptic crosswords.
• This cryptic clue uses an anagram.
• Can you solve the last cryptic clue?

Espressioni comuni: cryptic crossword, cryptic clue, solve cryptic crosswords

criptico, nascosto

Difficile da notare, riconoscere o capire perché nascosto o poco chiaro.

In inglese semplice: Difficult to notice, recognize, or understand because it is hidden or unclear.

• The insect's cryptic appearance makes it hard to spot.
• Cryptic coloration helps these fish hide among rocks.
• The study revealed several cryptic species.

Sinonimi: hidden, obscure, inconspicuous

Contrari: obvious, conspicuous

Espressioni comuni: cryptic coloration, cryptic species, cryptic appearance

cifrato, codificato

Che usa un sistema segreto di segni o lettere per nascondere informazioni.

In inglese semplice: Using a secret system of signs or letters to hide information.

• The letter contained cryptic symbols.
• They needed a key to read the cryptic transmission.
• A cryptic code protected the spy's instructions.

Sinonimi: coded, encrypted

Contrari: uncoded

Espressioni comuni: cryptic code, cryptic symbols, cryptic transmission

cruciverba criptico

Cruciverba i cui indizi usano definizioni e giochi di parole per far trovare le risposte.

In inglese semplice: A crossword whose hints use word games as well as meanings to help you find the answers.

• I finished the cryptic today.
• The newspaper prints two cryptics each weekend.
• She finds the Sunday cryptic particularly difficult.

Sinonimi: cryptic crossword

Espressioni comuni: daily cryptic, solve a cryptic, the Sunday cryptic