riddle

noun
UK: /ˈrɪd.əl/
US: /ˈrɪd.əl/

  1. A question that is difficult to understand, and you must think about it carefully to find the answer.

    1. I can't solve this riddle about the cat and the mouse.
    2. The detective solved the riddle of the missing jewels with careful observation.

  2. Something or someone that is very difficult to understand.

    1. Life is a riddle, and nobody has the perfect answer.
    2. Her behavior remained a riddle to her friends, despite their best efforts to understand.

Synonyms

puzzle enigma mystery conundrum
riddle verb

  1. To speak in a way that is not clear, or to make something difficult to understand.

    1. The old man likes to riddle about his past adventures.
    2. The politician continued to riddle about the new policy, offering no clarity to the public.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "riddle" in English means: A question that is difficult to understand, and you must think about it carefully to find the answer., Something or someone that is very difficult to understand..

The phonetic transcription of "riddle" is /ˈrɪd.əl/ in British English and /ˈrɪd.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "riddle": puzzle, enigma, mystery, conundrum.

Example usage of "riddle": "I can't solve this riddle about the cat and the mouse.". More examples on the page.