cryptically
- a word derived from cryptic.
Example Sentences
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But at the recent G7 summit, Trump was caught on a hot mic, cryptically saying to European Council president António Costa, “You understand — Greenland.”
From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026
When the Times asked his chief of staff why he had not been seen in New Jersey or Washington during all this time, the chief cryptically responded, “There’s no cameras where Tom is.”
From Slate • May 16, 2026
"Foreign media is here, and they are watching," a guard said cryptically.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
It seems Maresca has made an already difficult job even harder by putting his complaints — albeit cryptically — into the public domain.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025
“Now is not the time,” Inez answered cryptically.
From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper
