Cryptic and Indirect

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Cryptic

Cryptic adjective - Having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning.
Usage example: the oracle offered only cryptic predictions that could be interpreted any number of different ways
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Indirect and cryptic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Indirect" instead an adjective "Cryptic".
Nearby Words: crypt, cryptograph, cryptography, cryptographic, cryptically

Indirect

Indirect adjective - Not straightforward or direct.
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Cryptic and indirect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cryptic" instead an adjective "Indirect".
Nearby Words: indirection, indirectly, indirectness

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  • Series / Wonderfalls Their cryptic clues lead Jaye to bettering the lives of people around her (usually in cleverly-conceived, indirect ways) while simultaneously causing her to seriously doubt her sanity.
    Source: Series / Wonderfalls
  • Foolish Sibling, Responsible Sibling Though also a bit of an inversion— Miwako's prudency renders her very apprehensive and unwilling to help Nancy with the mystery, instead attempting to discourage her from continuing, while Yumi is actively helping her, albeit in a very cryptic, indirect manner.
    Source: Foolish Sibling, Responsible Sibling
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