Meaning of sibylline in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈsɪbəˌlaɪn/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   sibylline

   Definitions

   1. resembling or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy

   Examples

   • « the high priest's divinatory pronouncement »
   • « mantic powers »
   • « a kind of sibylline book with ready and infallible answers to questions »

   Synonyms

   • prophetic
   • prophetical
2. 2. having a secret or hidden meaning

   Examples

   • « cabalistic symbols engraved in stone »
   • « cryptic writings »
   • « thoroughly sibylline in most of his pronouncements- John Gunther »

   Synonyms

   • esoteric