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Definition of sphinxlike

sphinxlike

/ˈsfɪŋks.laɪk/
sphinx · like
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• adjective

1

Enigmatic, inscrutable, or impossible to read, especially in facial expression, demeanor, or speech.

Example

"The diplomat maintained a sphinxlike expression throughout the tense negotiations, revealing nothing of her government's intentions."

2

Resembling a sculptural or mythological sphinx in posture, physical form, or monumental stillness.

Example

"The cat rested on the sunlit windowsill in a sphinxlike pose with its front paws neatly extended."

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• Rhymes for sphinxlike

• Nearby Words

sphex
sphincter
sphinx
sphinxlike
spic
spice
spiceberry

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'sphinx' and the suffix '-like', alluding both to the inscrutable expression of the Great Sphinx of Giza and to the Greek mythological Sphinx of Thebes, who posed fatal riddles to travelers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sphinxlike. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sphinxlike
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