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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
For most of your predecessors, pitching was like reading hieroglyphics. — Kevin Sherrington feb. 25, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026 The panels here are set up in a similar way to hieroglyphics, where the panels merge into the tunnels in a pace that echoes drum beats or machine knocking. — Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
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
  • The smoke trail seen in the image extends to nearly 200 kilometers south of the facility according to a CNN analysis.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • The image of Tessarion chained in the sept in Tumbleton feels quite emblematic of his own internal experience.
    — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Definition of image
Adjective
  • Here are three stars that appear neatly connected overhead, but in reality, one is separated by an incomprehensible distance.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 July 2026
  • By that point, almost five minutes down on yellow jersey Tadej Pogačar, the Tour may already have been done — save for an incomprehensible effort over Alpe d’Huez, or misfortune to Pogacar himself.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 July 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 collection will number 354, each with a likeness and a few lines of descriptive text.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Expanding the partnership creates new opportunities for SRM Concrete, a ready-mix concrete producer, to engage directly with Commodore athletes through name, image and likeness initiatives across the university’s 17 varsity teams.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of likeness
Adjective
  • That is, until a mysterious entity shows up who can jump from person to person, as Peter himself is experiencing changes to his health and powers.
    — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 23 July 2026
  • His films explore displacement, time and the mysterious undercurrents of reality.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of mysterious
Noun
  • The drawing also marks Powerball's expansion into the United Kingdom, bringing more players into the game and potentially setting the stage for even larger jackpots in the future.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 26 July 2026
  • That would be the Powerball big prize, which will be up to $633 million for Monday’s drawing.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026
Definition of drawing
Adjective
  • The wording of the agreement was a bit puzzling, since the Algerian national team held its base camp at the University of Kansas’ facilities in Lawrence — where the deepest connections were forged between the team and a local community.
    — PJ Green July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • Researchers hope the effort may yield clues about dark matter as well as an equally puzzling force known as dark energy.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of puzzling
Noun
  • Perhaps the most striking illustration involves a private intelligence firm staffed largely by former Israeli military and intelligence officers.
    — David Niccolini, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • An Emily Henry novel announces warmth, wit, emotional accessibility, and optimism through bright palettes, graphic illustration, and playful typography.
    — Madelyn Johnson, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
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