speaking in riddles
- crypticObscure in meaning
- enigmaticPuzzling and obscure
- mysteriousBeyond easy comprehension
- puzzlingCausing confusion or bewilderment
- obscureUnknown to most
veiled · sphinx · oracle · ambiguous · coded · allusive · murky · elusive · oblique · coy · evasive · metaphor · allegory · hint · clue · paradox · wordplay · cunning
- confusing actionsmisleading, misdirecting, obfuscating, muddling, garbling
clarity of communication
speaking in riddlesstraight talk
Honest, direct communication
speaking frankly · getting to the point · cutting to the chase · telling it like it is · spelling it out
communicative intent
speaking in riddlesfull disclosure
Withholding no information
coming clean · opening up · baring one's soul · spilling the beans · being honest