cryptically

ˈkrɪptɪkli
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Translation of cryptically from English into Dutch

Adverb

1.

hidden meaning

in a manner that hides the true meaning
  • He spoke cryptically, leaving everyone confused.Hij sprak cryptisch, waardoor iedereen in verwarring raakte.
2.

mystery

in a manner that is mysterious or obscure
  • She spoke cryptically, leaving everyone puzzled.Ze sprak cryptisch, waardoor iedereen in verwarring raakte
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Synonyms and analogies of cryptically in English

Examples of cryptically in a sentence

  • The letter was cryptically written, revealing little.
  • He cryptically hinted at a surprise.
  • The note was written cryptically, making it hard to understand.

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

cryptisch

They sent out a mass e-mail; they wrote it cryptically so that everyone else thinks it's innocent.

Ze stuurde een massa e-mail, zij schreef het cryptisch zodat iedereen denkt dat het onschuldig is.

As far as the method is concerned, you said rather cryptically that the convention has advantages and disadvantages.

Over de methode heeft u nogal cryptisch gezegd dat een conventie voor- en nadelen heeft.

op een cryptische manier

The instructions were given cryptically, requiring careful interpretation to follow.

De aanwijzingen werden op een cryptische manier gegeven, waardoor je ze zorgvuldig moest interpreteren om ze te kunnen volgen.

The note was left cryptically on the desk for the detective to find later.

Het briefje was op een cryptische manier op het bureau achtergelaten, zodat de rechercheur het later zou ontdekken.

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cryptically: Examples and translations in context

The sign was cryptically marked, so many people ignored it.

Het bord was zo cryptisch aangeduid dat veel mensen het negeerden.

He nodded cryptically, implying that he knew more than he was willing to share.

Hij knikte veelbetekenend en cryptisch, alsof hij meer wist dan hij wilde prijsgeven.

Her smile responded cryptically to the unexpected news she had just received.

Haar glimlach was veelzeggend maar cryptisch, als reactie op het onverwachte nieuws dat ze net had gekregen.

The message was written cryptically, making it hard to decipher the meaning.

De boodschap was zo cryptisch opgesteld dat het moeilijk was om de echte betekenis eruit te halen.

In the centre of the coin the number 100 is cryptically depicted.

In het midden ziet men het getal 100 Cryptisch uitgebeeld.

They sent out a mass e-mail; they wrote it cryptically so that everyone else thinks it's innocent.

Ze stuurde een massa e-mail, zij schreef het cryptisch zodat iedereen denkt dat het onschuldig is.

The individual travel routes, motivation, disillusionment and dreams of these people were cryptically processed by Joris Ghekiere, with paint and a brush, on their own back.

De individuele reistrajecten, motivatie, desillusies en dromen van deze mensen verwerkte Joris Ghekiere cryptisch met verf en penseel op hun eigen rug.

Rosecrans replied in a cryptically positive manner, but Garfield never received the return telegram.

Rosecrans antwoordde op een cryptische manier, maar dit telegram zou Garfield nooit bereiken.

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