Definitions

oracular

[aw-rak-yuh-ler, oh-rak-] / ɔˈræk yə lər, oʊˈræk- /

ADJECTIVE

prophetic

Synonyms

WEAK

Delphian ambiguous anticipating apocalyptic arcane auguring auspicious authoritative cabalistic clairvoyant cryptic discovering divining divulging dogmatic fatidic foreboding forecasting foretelling imperious interpretive mantic mysterious mystical obscure occult ominous peremptory portending portentous positive predicting presaging prescient proclaiming prognosticating prophesying sage secret sibylline significant soothsaying vague vatic venerable wise

Example Sentences

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Ancient, patriarchal and oracular, Tennyson was not merely the poet laureate of England; he was, like his queen, a symbol of the British Empire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The identity of the oracular, or exceedingly well-informed, account holder is not known.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026

In Suntory, the oracular power of Dudamel’s “Rite” proved outright shock therapy.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

The court likes to tell the story about itself that it’s oracular and humble and nonpartisan.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2025

Eilonwy was still there, watching the oracular pig with interest.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

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