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delphic oracle

/ˈdɛlfɪk ˈɒrəkəl/

Tradução: Refere-se ao oráculo da Grécia Antiga em Delfos, conhecido por respostas ambíguas, enigmáticas ou proféticas. No uso moderno, descreve uma pessoa ou declaração deliberadamente obscura, misteriosa ou difícil de interpretar.

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/ˈdɛlfɪk ˈɒrəkəl/C1formal
  • ptRefere-se ao oráculo da Grécia Antiga em Delfos, conhecido por respostas ambíguas, enigmáticas ou proféticas. No uso moderno, descreve uma pessoa ou declaração deliberadamente obscura, misteriosa ou difícil de interpretar.

Refers to the ancient Greek oracle at Delphi, known for giving ambiguous, cryptic, or prophetic responses. In modern usage, it describes a person or statement that is deliberately vague, mysterious, or difficult to interpret.

  1. Ancient Greek prophecy siteB2formal

    The most important oracle in ancient Greece, located at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, where priestesses delivered prophecies.

    ptoráculo de Delfos

    • The Delphic Oracle was consulted by kings before major battles.
    • Many ancient leaders traveled to the Delphic Oracle for guidance.
    • The prophecies of the Delphic Oracle were often ambiguous.
  2. Ambiguous or cryptic statementC1formal

    A statement or prediction that is deliberately vague or open to multiple interpretations.

    ptoráculo de Delfos

    • His answer was like a Delphic oracle, leaving everyone confused.
    • The politician's speech sounded like a Delphic oracle, full of hidden meanings.
    • She gave a Delphic oracle response, neither confirming nor denying the rumor.