1. of, relating to, or consisting of glyphs or carved symbols and inscriptions
Usage: formal; often used in archaeology and art history

Examples

• The glyphic inscriptions on the temple walls told the story of ancient rulers.
• Scholars studied the glyphic symbols to decode the lost language.
• The museum displayed glyphic artifacts from the Mayan civilization.
• The glyphic carvings were carefully preserved for future generations.
• Researchers used glyphic evidence to understand the culture's religious beliefs.