hieroglyphic
adjective
1. resembling hieroglyphic writing
Similar word(s): hieroglyphical
2. written in or belonging to a writing system using pictorial symbols
Similar word(s): hieroglyphical
Sentences with hieroglyphic as an adjective:
- hieroglyphic writing
- hieroglyphic obelisk
noun
1. writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)
Similar word(s): hieroglyph
Definition categories: communication, writing
2. a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt
Similar word(s): hieroglyph
Definition categories: communication, orthography