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   O·rac·u·lar

   /ôˈrakyələr/

   

   adjective

   • 1. relating to an oracle: "the oracular shrine" Similar propheticpropheticalsibyllinepredictiveprescientprognosticdivinatoryauguralrare:vaticmanticfatidicalfatidicharuspicalpythonic
   • ▪ (of an utterance, advice, etc.) hard to interpret; enigmatic: "an ambiguous, oracular remark" Similar enigmaticcrypticabstruseunclearobscureconfusingmystifyingpuzzlingperplexingbafflingmysteriousarcaneambiguousequivocaltwo-edgedDelphic
   • ▪ holding or claiming the authority of an oracle: "he holds forth in oracular fashion"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin oraculum (see oracle) + -ar1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. oracularity noun
   • 2. oracularly adverb

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   The meaning of ORACULAR is resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery). How to use oracular in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Oracular.

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   adjective of the nature of, resembling, or suggesting an oracle: an oracular response. Synonyms: prophetic giving forth utterances or decisions as if by special inspiration or authority. Synonyms: dogmatic, authoritative uttered or delivered as if divinely inspired or infallible; sententious. ambiguous; obscure. Synonyms: equivocal portentous ...

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishORACULAR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ORACULAR definition: 1. mysterious and difficult to understand, but probably wise: 2. mysterious and difficult to…. Learn more.

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   Something that's oracular is giving off an oracle-like vibe: mysterious, enigmatic, prophetic and probably a little weird.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryORACULAR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ORACULAR meaning: 1. mysterious and difficult to understand, but probably wise: 2. mysterious and difficult to…. Learn more.

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   1. (Other Non-Christian Religions) of or relating to an oracle: Apollo had his oracular shrine at Delphi. 2. wise and prophetic: an oracular political thriller.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishORACULAR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. of the nature of, resembling, or suggesting an oracle. an oracular response. 2. giving forth utterances or decisions as if by special inspiration or authority. 3. uttered or delivered as if divinely inspired or infallible; sententious. 4. ambiguous; obscure.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoracular adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   oracular. of or like an oracle; with a hidden meaning. Definition of oracular adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    adjective. Of, or having the nature of, an oracle. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Resembling or characteristic of an oracle: American Heritage. Like an oracle; wise, prophetic, mysterious, etc. Webster's New World. Obscure; enigmatic.

11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › oracularoracular - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jun 2, 2024 · oracular. Of or relating to an oracle . Prophetic, foretelling the future. Wise, authoritative . Ambiguous, hard to interpret . Related terms. [ edit] oracle.