coded
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/ˈkəʊdɪd/
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/ˈkəʊdɪd/
Using a secret or special way of writing or sending information that only certain people can understand.
The secret agents used a coded language to communicate without being detected.
Expressed in a way that is not direct or clear, often using hints or suggestions.
The teacher's comments were coded, so the students had to think carefully to understand the real meaning.