hieroglyphic

/hˌa‍ɪ‍əɹəɡlˈɪfɪk/

/ˌhaɪɹoʊˈɡɫɪfɪk/

Hieroglyphic

a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt

synonyms : hieroglyph

writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)

synonyms : hieroglyph

hieroglyphic

written in or belonging to a writing system using pictorial symbols

resembling hieroglyphic writing

Examples

1. Hieroglyphics were very distinct symbols.

2. Sometimes my handwriting just kind of turns into hieroglyphics.

3. And my first sketch is often virtually hieroglyphic.

4. This is hieroglyphics.