oracular — relating to an oracle; spoken as if by an oracle; mysterious and difficult to understand
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to an oracle; spoken as if by an oracle; mysterious and difficult to understand
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːˈrækjələr/
Korean meaning: 신탁의, 예언의; 신비롭고 이해하기 어려운
Korean pronunciation: 오**래**큘러
Example Sentences
- The CEO's oracular emails always leave employees guessing what he actually wants.
- My grandmother's oracular advice about love never makes sense until years later.
- The fortune teller spoke in oracular riddles that could mean anything.
oracular
ADJECTIVE//ɔːˈrækjələr//
relating to an oracle; spoken as if by an oracle; mysterious and difficult to understand
relating to an oracle; spoken as if by an oracle; mysterious and difficult to understand
Oracular visions dance circular, creating scenes spectacular!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 그리스의 델포이 신전에서 아폴로 신의 신탁을 전하던 '오라클(oracle)'에서 유래. 신들의 메시지는 항상 수수께끼 같고 해석이 어려웠기 때문에 '신비롭고 애매한'이라는 의미를 갖게 됨
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📝Examples
“The CEO's oracular emails always leave employees guessing what he actually wants.”
“My grandmother's oracular advice about love never makes sense until years later.”
“The fortune teller spoke in oracular riddles that could mean anything.”
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