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oracular

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /əˈrækjələr/

KK: /ɔˈrækjələr/

adjective
Definition

Relating to an oracle, often suggesting a mysterious or prophetic quality.


Example

The oracular statements left everyone wondering about their true meaning.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you read that oracular book about the future predictions?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was so mysterious and intriguing!
Sloth A
I loved how the author used such oracular language to describe events.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It really kept me on the edge of my seat.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
prophetic
enigmatic
mysterious
Antonyms
clear
obvious
unambiguous
Root Explanation

Oracular → It is formed from "oraculum" (from Latin, meaning a divine announcement or prophecy) and the suffix "-ar" (meaning relating to). The word "oracular" refers to something that is related to or resembling an oracle, often implying prophetic or wise statements.

Memory Tip

Think of an oracle as a source of divine announcements or prophecies, and remember that "oracular" means relating to such prophetic insights.

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