cryptic
intermediateB2/ˈkrɪptɪk/ · cryp-tic
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
Meanings
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
ایک ایسا معنی جو پراسرار یا غیر واضح ہو۔
پراسرار
parasraar
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- cryptic message
- cryptic clue
- cryptic remark
Example Sentences
The detective received a cryptic note that made him suspicious.
تفتیشی نے ایک پراسرار نوٹ موصول کیا جس نے اسے مشکوک بنا دیا۔
Taftishi ne ek parasraar note moosool kiya jis ne use mashkook bana diya.
The poem contained several cryptic references to ancient mythology.
شعر میں قدیم اساطیر کے بارے میں کئی پراسرار حوالے شامل تھے۔
Shear mein qadeem asateer ke baare mein kai parasraar hawalay shamil the.
His response was as cryptic as ever, leaving everyone confused.
اس کا جواب ہمیشہ کی طرح پراسرار تھا، جس نے سب کو الجھایا۔
Us ka jawab hamesha ki tarah parasraar tha, jis ne sab ko uljha diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a crypt where secrets are kept.
Imagine a dark, mysterious crypt filled with hidden treasures.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے
Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle
Thousands of desires, each worth dying for; So many of my longings ended up in vain.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چھپی ہوئی روزی کبھی خراب نہیں ہوتی
Chhupi hui rozi kabhi kharab nahi hoti
Hidden sustenance never spoils.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "kriptikos" — able to conceal
First known use: 19th century
The word 'cryptic' has evolved from its Greek origins, emphasizing secrecy and hidden meanings. It has been used in English since the 19th century.