sphinx-like
Impossible to read
Sphinx-like describes an expression or manner that is mysterious, inscrutable, or enigmatically calm—like the ancient Egyptian sphinx, which gazes with serene detachment that reveals nothing.
A sphinx-like face betrays no emotion; a sphinx-like silence offers no explanation: She listened to the accusations with sphinx-like composure.
The word suggests someone who keeps their thoughts impenetrably private.
Beyond easy comprehension
- inscrutableImpossible to understand
- crypticObscure in meaning
- enigmaticPuzzling and obscure
- unreadableCannot be deciphered
impassive · secretive · unfathomable · expressionless · poker-faced · stoic · deadpan · opaque
Egyptian necropolis plateau
- EgyptianRelating to the pharaohs' land
- riddlePuzzling question to solve
- OedipusTragic Greek king
- ThebesAncient city, two locations
chimera · leonine · winged · ancient · pharaonic · oracle · guardian · mythical
Lacking all movement
- stillUnmoving, or continuing
- immobileUnable to shift
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
regal · poised · serene · statuesque · unmoving · carved · stone-faced · monumental
mysterious
Beyond easy comprehension
- inscrutableImpossible to understand
- crypticObscure in meaning
- enigmaticPuzzling and obscure
unreadable · impassive · secretive · unfathomable · expressionless · poker-faced · stoic · deadpan · opaque · impenetrable
Giza
Egyptian necropolis plateau
Thebes · chimera · leonine · winged · ancient · pharaonic · oracle · guardian · mythical · creature
motionless
Lacking all movement
dignified · regal · poised · serene · statuesque · unmoving · carved · stone-faced · monumental · majestic
- ancient egypt descriptorspharaonic, hieroglyphic, mummified, pyramidal, dynastic
sphinx-likeexpressive
Showing feelings outwardly
animated · emotive · demonstrative · effusive · wearing one's heart on one's sleeve
sphinx-liketransparent
Allowing light through
open book · forthcoming · candid · open · unreserved
sphinx-liketransparent
Allowing light through
predictable · uncomplicated · straightforward · guileless · open book