esoteric

• Qualifie ce qui est destiné à être compris ou apprécié par un petit nombre de personnes ayant des connaissances spécialisées, ou ce qui est volontairement obscur et réservé à un cercle restreint d'initiés.

Describes something that is intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.

1. Intended for a small, specialized groupC1formal

   Understood by or meant for only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.

   réservé à un petit cercle

   • The professor's lecture on medieval alchemy was too esoteric for most students.
   • The club discusses esoteric philosophical concepts.
   • His esoteric taste in music appeals only to a niche audience.

   Synonymesabstrusearcaneinnerinsidernicheoccultprivatereconditesecretspecialized

   Antonymescommonexotericgeneralpopularpublic

2. Obscure or mysteriousC1formal

   Relating to knowledge that is secret, mysterious, or difficult to understand.

   Ésotérique (sens obscur ou mystérieux)

   • The ancient text contained esoteric rituals unknown to the public.
   • She has an interest in esoteric spiritual practices.
   • The meaning of the symbol remains esoteric to outsiders.

   Synonymesabstrusearcanecrypticinscrutablemysteriousobscureoccultrecondite

   Antonymesclearcommonfamiliarobviousplainsimple