Pronunciation: /ˈrɪdl̩/
noun a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning, typically presented as a game
A1 The children enjoyed solving the riddle at the party.
A2 She couldn't figure out the riddle, so she asked for a hint.
B1 The detective was determined to solve the riddle of the missing diamond.
B2 The ancient scroll contained a riddle that led to a hidden treasure.
C1 The philosopher pondered the riddle of existence for years.
C2 The riddle presented by the mysterious stranger left the group baffled.
verb to speak in or pose riddles; to solve a riddle
A1 I riddle my friends with jokes to make them laugh.
A2 The detective tried to riddle out the mystery of the missing necklace.
B1 The professor riddled the students with complex math problems.
B2 The spy was able to riddle out the enemy's plan through careful observation.
C1 The scientist riddled with the data to find a breakthrough in the research.
C2 The author's writing is so intricate, it riddles the reader with hidden meanings and symbolism.
formal The detective pondered over the mysterious riddle left at the crime scene.
informal Hey, can you help me solve this tricky riddle I found online?
slang That riddle was so mind-boggling, I couldn't figure it out for hours!
figurative Life is like a riddle, full of twists and turns that we must unravel to find the answers.
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