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   sphinxlike

   /ˈsfɪŋkslʌɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. difficult to interpret or understand; inscrutable: "Hughes will forever remain a sphinxlike enigma"

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   What does sphinx-like mean?

   • 謎一般的，神秘莫測的… 谜一般的，神秘莫测的… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SPHINX-LIKE definition: 1. mysterious and not allowing people to know what you are thinking: 2. mysterious and not….

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   What is the opposite of sphinxlike?

   • 119 Synonyms & Antonyms of SPHINXLIKE | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus Synonyms for SPHINXLIKE: shadowy, indistinct, faint, shrouded, clouded, noncommittal, shaded, misty; Antonyms of SPHINXLIKE: obvious, plain, clear, unequivocal, unambiguous, intelligible, accessible, distinct

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   Why is a sphinx called a sphinx?

   • The Sphinx is a large ancient statue of a creature with a human head and a lion's body that stands near the pyramids in Egypt. In mythology, sphinxes gave people puzzles to solve, and so a person who is mysterious or puzzling is sometimes referred to as a sphinx. It suited him to play the sphinx. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What is Sphinx mythology?

   • Sphinx mythology has been around since the time of the Greeks. The sphinx represents the offering of the sun god to a female pharaoh and her haunches, as well as the wings of a bird and a lion, and is made of wood. Her mythological appearance makes her treacherous and brutal, and she will kill and eat those who cannot solve her riddle.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › sphinx-likeSPHINX-LIKE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Sphinx-like means mysterious and not allowing people to know what you are thinking. See how to use this adjective in sentences and learn its pronunciation and synonyms.

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   Sphinxlike means like the Sphinx, a mysterious or inscrutable person or thing. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences with synonyms and pronunciation.

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   Sphinx is a noun that can refer to a mythological creature, an ancient Egyptian statue, or a mysterious person. Sphinxlike is an adjective that means resembling a sphinx in some way.

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   Sphinxlike definition: like the Sphinx; enigmatic or inscrutable. See examples of SPHINXLIKE used in a sentence.

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   Sphinxlike means as in shadowy, indistinct, or obscure. Find 119 similar and opposite words for sphinxlike, such as shadowy, obscure, or clear, in this online thesaurus.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › sphinxlikeSphinxlike - definition of sphinxlike by The Free Dictionary

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   Sphinxlike means like the Sphinx, a mythical creature with a human head and a lion's body. It also means enigmatic or inscrutable, hard to understand or explain. See examples, translations and pronunciation of sphinxlike.

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