oracular

• Relativo a oráculo; que tem caráter profético, enigmático, solene ou ambíguo, como as respostas de um oráculo.

Relating to an oracle; describing something that is prophetic, mysterious, or authoritative in a wise or ambiguous manner.

1. Relating to an oracleC2formal

   Pertaining to or characteristic of an oracle, especially in ancient times.

   Oracular

   • The priestess delivered an oracular message from the gods.
   • The temple was famous for its oracular pronouncements.
   • He spoke with an oracular tone, as if channeling divine wisdom.

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2. Obscurely propheticC2formal

   Having a mysterious or ambiguous quality that suggests future events.

   Obscuramente profético

   • Her oracular statements left everyone puzzled about their meaning.
   • The poem had an oracular quality, hinting at doom without being clear.
   • His oracular predictions were later interpreted in many different ways.

   Sinônimosambiguouscrypticdelphicenigmaticmysteriousobscureportentouspropheticsibyllinevatic

   Antônimoscleardefiniteexplicitplainstraightforwardunambiguous

3. Obscure in thoughtC2formal

   Resembling an oracle in being difficult to understand or deliberately vague.

   Obscuro

   • The philosopher's oracular style made his writings hard to follow.
   • She gave an oracular response that could mean anything.
   • His oracular remarks were more confusing than enlightening.

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   Antônimosclearexplicitlucidperspicuousstraightforward