oracular

(ō rakyo̵̅o̅ lər, ô-; -yə-)

adjective

  1. of, or having the nature of, an oracle
  2. like an oracle; wise, prophetic, mysterious, etc.
  3. obscure; enigmatic

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See oracular in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or being an oracle.
  2. Resembling or characteristic of an oracle:
    a. Solemnly prophetic.
    b. Enigmatic; obscure.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin ōrāculum, oracle

Origin: , from ōrāre, to speak

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Related Forms:

  • o·racˌu·larˈi·ty (-lărˈĭ-tē) noun
  • o·racˈu·lar·ly adverb

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