Delphic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to Delphi or its oracles.

    "As with the Delphic oracle of ancient Greece, physical impairment seemed compensated by almost supernatural gifts, which allowed his mind to roam the universe freely, upon occasion enigmatically revealing some of its secrets hidden from ordinary mortal view."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of Delphic. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    Obscurely prophetic.

    "He telephoned airlines, government contacts and a whole host of pale, over-brushed acquaintances in the U.S. Consulate, who infuriated him with arch and Delphic answers."

  4. 4
    Relating to a womb
Adjective
  1. 1
    obscurely prophetic wordnet
  2. 2
    of or relating to Delphi or to the oracles of Apollo at Delphi wordnet

Synonyms

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delphianoracularoracular

Example

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"As with the Delphic oracle of ancient Greece, physical impairment seemed compensated by almost supernatural gifts, which allowed his mind to roam the universe freely, upon occasion enigmatically revealing some of its secrets hidden from ordinary mortal view."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Delphi + -ic.

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek δελφύς (delphús, “womb, uterus”).

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