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noun

Definition of hieroglyphicnext
as in image
a pictorial character used in hieroglyphics The statue had an inscription written in Egyptian hieroglyphics.

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adjective

variants also hieroglyphical
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as in incomprehensible

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as in pictographic

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Recent Examples of hieroglyphic
Noun
Chip Morris carving entrance doors like driftwood hieroglyphics, Yvonne Domenge installing bronzes that catch light like honey, Marina Silva painting fertility goddesses across the yoga shala. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 For most of your predecessors, pitching was like reading hieroglyphics. — Kevin Sherrington feb. 25, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Archaeologists analyzed the monument’s carvings, which feature 123 hieroglyphic panels that chronicle the city’s story. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025 Below, 30 lines of hieroglyphic text are engraved in the stone. — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hieroglyphic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hieroglyphic
  1. image
  2. incomprehensible
  3. iconographic
  4. likeness
  5. mysterious
  6. drawing
  7. puzzling
  8. illustration
Noun
  • Following Abloh’s death in November 2021, Kamara was appointed as art and image director and presented his first show, Spring/Summer 2023, in Paris that year.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The telescope’s first images are expected in the beginning months of 2027.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of image
Adjective
  • War of the Worlds fuses post-9/11 paranoia and the terror of parenting to create one of Spielberg’s most thrilling blockbusters with a dark, genuinely scary atmosphere of ordinary people being wiped out by incomprehensible tragedy.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Farnaby’s character, a thickly-accented and mostly-incomprehensible farmer, was, of course, called Barry.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of incomprehensible
Adjective
  • Its decorative and iconographic complexity are unparalleled, says Esther Rodríguez, one of the co-directors of the investigation.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 25 June 2026
  • The French designer’s creations draw from a vast iconographic repertoire.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Definition of iconographic
Noun
  • The film uses the likeness of many people, including the film’s creator Koosha, who stars as Odysseus.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The states in the chain's operating area have more than 100 Division I football programs, and Casey's has name, image and likeness deals with three standouts, including Iowa preseason All-American offensive lineman Trevor Lauck.
    — Israel Schuman, Des Moines Register, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of likeness
Adjective
  • Add the mysterious departure of the younger Belichick and that only adds more to Craig’s plate.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Elizabeth, less inclined to anatomize herself in writing, remains the more mysterious force.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of mysterious
Noun
  • Winning Triple Twist numbers 15-19-27-30-36-41 Check Triple Twist payouts and previous drawings here.
    — Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of drawing
Adjective
  • Roman’s catalog of galaxies will help scientists ascertain how quickly the universe is expanding due to these puzzling, unseen forces.
    — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Doeding also plans to host events like speed puzzling and pre-release card game experiences.
    — Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of puzzling
Noun
  • But the circumstances provide an unusually good illustration of how potentially enormous financial advantage can be gained from knowing in advance what a president is about to say.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Holding cotton candy in one hand, Rani—whom Hudson shares with fiancé Danny Fujikawa—topped her long golden blonde hair with a cream cowboy hat that was embellished with her name and an illustration of a rose.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustration

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