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CRYPTICALLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does cryptically mean?
• CRYPTICALLY (adverb)
The adverb CRYPTICALLY has 1 sense:
1. in a cryptic manner
Familiarity information: CRYPTICALLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a cryptic manner
Synonyms:
cryptically; enigmatically; mysteriously
Context example:
'we will meet again', he said cryptically
Pertainym:
cryptic (of an obscure nature)
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