Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

arcanely

Adverb
/ɑːrˈkeɪnli/
Definition
In a manner that is mysterious, secret, or known only to a select few.
Examples
  • The ancient texts were arcanely written, decipherable only by scholars who had devoted years of study.
  • She spoke arcanely about the mystical arts, leaving her audience both intrigued and puzzled.
Meaning
The adverb ‘arcanely’ refers to actions or expressions that are done in a hidden or obscure way, often related to things that are known only to an elite group or involve deep knowledge of a subject.
Synonyms
  • Secretively
  • Obscurely
  • Esoterically
  • Mysteriously