Cryptic symbolism Synonyms

Definitions for Cryptic


  • (adjective) being beyond one's powers to know, understand, or explain
  • (adjective) having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning
  • (adjective) having a secret or hidden meaning

Definitions for Symbolism


  • (noun) the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
  • (noun) a system of symbols and symbolic representations
  • (noun) an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images