Synonyms for sphinx
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal, commonly a lion.
Related words
- Phrases
- sphinx moth
Forms
- Plural
- sphinxes → monsters, enigmas…
Example sentences
- enigma It's a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sphinx | rising | |
| enigma | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- enigma3
- 7 letters
- monster2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (enigma3 = 3 syllables).