Meaning of oracular in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɔˈrækjələr/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    oracular

    Definitions

    1. obscurely prophetic

    Examples

    • « Delphic pronouncements »
    • « an oracular message »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought

    Examples

    • « the oracular sayings of Victorian poets »
    • « so enigmatic that priests might have to clarify it »
    • « an enigmatic smile »

    Synonyms

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    oracular

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from Latin oraculum (see oracle) + -ar

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to an oracle

    Examples

    • « able by oracular means to expose a witch »

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