cryptic

ˈkrɪptɪk
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Translation of cryptic from English into Dutch

Adjective

1.

language

having a hidden or secret meaning
  • The letter was cryptic and hard to decipher.De brief was cryptisch en moeilijk te ontcijferen.
2.

mystery

having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
  • His cryptic message left everyone puzzled.Zijn cryptische boodschap liet iedereen in verwarring achter.
3.

encryption

TECH.
involving use of a code or cipher
TECH.
cryptische
  • The cryptic message required a key to unlock.Het cryptische bericht vereiste een sleutel om te ontcijferen.
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Expressions with cryptic: examples in English and translations in Dutch

cryptische kruiswoordpuzzel
cryptische puzzel
She solves a cryptic crossword each morning on the train.
cryptische kleuring
camouflagekleuren
The chameleon uses cryptic coloration to blend into its surroundings.

Synonyms and analogies of cryptic in English

Examples of cryptic in a sentence

  • The ancient symbols were cryptic to the untrained eye.
  • The cryptic note baffled the detectives.
  • She gave a cryptic smile and walked away.
  • The cryptic instructions puzzled everyone.
  • She sent a cryptic email to her colleague.

Translations of "cryptic" in Context ordered by category and frequency

cryptische

Her cryptic emails gave the project an air of mystery and uncertainty.

Haar cryptische e-mails gaven het project een zweem van mysterie en onzekerheid.

cryptisch

He gave a cryptic answer when asked about his plans for the weekend.

Hij gaf een cryptisch antwoord toen hem werd gevraagd naar zijn plannen voor het weekend.

raadselachtig

There was a cryptic note inside the box that no one could understand fully.

In het doosje zat een raadselachtig briefje dat niemand volledig wist te begrijpen.

geheimzinnig

Yes, sorry I was so cryptic on the phone.

Ja, sorry dat ik zo geheimzinnig deed aan de telefoon.

mysterieuze

Puzzle escape rooms challenges your team to escape from a room full of cryptic riddles and mysterious secrets.

Puzzle escape rooms daagt jouw team uit te ontsnappen uit een kamer vol mysterieuze raadsels en cryptische geheimen.

vaag

I think I finally figured out why he's been so cryptic.

Ik denk dat ik eindelijk weet waarom hij zo vaag doet.

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Other translations for cryptic:

  • cryptischer

cryptic: Examples and translations in context

The teacher alluded to the exam topics in a cryptic manner.

De docent verwees op een nogal cryptische manier naar de examenstof.

They received a cryptic email that seemed to contain a hidden warning.

Ze kregen een cryptische e-mail die aanvoelde als een verborgen waarschuwing.

His cryptic remarks made the entire conversation hard to understand clearly.

Zijn cryptische opmerkingen maakten het hele gesprek lastig echt goed te volgen.

Her cryptic text messages kept me guessing what she really wanted to say.

Haar cryptische sms'jes lieten mij in het ongewisse wat ze werkelijk wilde zeggen.

Her eyes held a cryptic look, suggesting she was hiding a secret.

In haar ogen lag een cryptische blik, alsof ze iets achterhield.

They communicated through cryptic codes to keep their conversations private.

Ze communiceerden via cryptische codes om hun gesprekken geheim te houden.

Her cryptic text about our relationship left me in suspense all night.

Haar cryptische app over onze relatie liet mij de hele nacht in spanning.

The inferred meaning behind his cryptic statement puzzled everyone in the room.

De strekking van zijn cryptische opmerking was voor iedereen in de zaal raadselachtig.

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cryptic crossword
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