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sphinx-like
noun
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Divide sphinx-like into syllables:

sphinx · ​like

How to pronounce sphinx-like:

Definition of sphinx-like:

sphinx-like (noun):
a winged female monster in greek mythology having a woman's head and a lion's body and noted for killing anyone unable to answer its riddle

Synonyms for sphinx-like:

disguisedundeterminedinexplicablenebulousinexactenigmaticindistinctvagueindistinguishableunclear
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Antonyms for sphinx-like:

transparent

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