SPHINX Synonyms
There are 4 synonyms of the word
sphinx.
(exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word sphinx. (close relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word sphinx. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SPHINX
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enigma | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained • a difficult problem | ||||||||
mystery | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained • a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie | ||||||||
puzzle | nounn | |||||||
noun • a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution • a game that tests your ingenuity verb • be a mystery or bewildering to • be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide | ||||||||
riddle | nounn | |||||||
noun • a difficult problem • a coarse sieve (as for gravel) verb • pierce with many holes • set a difficult problem or riddle • separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff • spread or diffuse through • speak in riddles • explain a riddle |
Best Hypernyms For SPHINX
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
sphinx, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
individual
mortal
person
somebody
someone
soul
statue
Phrases (2)
mythical creaturemythical monster