Meaning of sibylline in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  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

  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

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