Meaning & Definition of Riddle in English
English⟶
Riddle
/rɪdəl/
noun
1. A difficult problem
synonym:
- riddle,
- conundrum,
- enigma,
- brain-teaser
2. A coarse sieve (as for gravel)
synonym:
- riddle
verb
1. Pierce with many holes
- "The bullets riddled his body"
synonym:
- riddle
2. Set a difficult problem or riddle
- "Riddle me a riddle"
synonym:
- riddle
3. Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
synonym:
- riddle,
- screen
4. Spread or diffuse through
- "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"
- "Music penetrated the entire building"
- "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"
synonym:
- permeate,
- pervade,
- penetrate,
- interpenetrate,
- diffuse,
- imbue,
- riddle
5. Speak in riddles
synonym:
- riddle
6. Explain a riddle
synonym:
- riddle
Examples of using
I'm still thinking about the riddle.
His plans are a riddle.
This riddle was hard to solve.