1. in a way that is mysterious, obscure, or deliberately unclear in meaning

Examples

• She smiled cryptically when asked about her plans for the weekend.
• The ancient text was written cryptically, making it difficult for scholars to interpret.
• He spoke cryptically about the surprise, refusing to give any clear hints.
• The message was cryptically worded to avoid detection.
• She cryptically suggested that everything would change by next month.
• The author cryptically hinted at a major plot twist in the final chapter.