Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oracular
Adjective
/əˈrækjələr/
Definition
Relating to an oracle; having the qualities of an oracle, especially in being prophetic or mysterious.
Examples
- The oracular statements of the ancient priestess left many questions unanswered.
- His oracular wisdom impressed everyone at the conference.
Meaning
The term ‘oracular’ refers to something that is prophetic or gives ambiguous and often cryptic advice, similar to how an oracle communicates predictions or truths.
Synonyms
- Prophetic
- Vatic
- Divinatory
- Augural
