delphic

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Adjective delphic has 2 senses

Delphic, Delphian - of or relating to Delphi or to the oracles of Apollo at Delphi; "Delphic oracle"
Delphic, oracular - obscurely prophetic; "Delphic pronouncements"; "an oracular message"
Antonym: unprophetic (indirect, via prophetic)

Definitions from the Web

Delphic

Adjective

1. Mysterious and ambiguous, often referring to a statement or communication that is difficult to understand or interpret.

Example sentence: Her response to his question was purposely delphic, leaving him even more confused.

Adjective

2. Relating to or characteristic of the ancient Greek oracle at Delphi, known for its cryptic and enigmatic prophesies.

Example sentence: The priestess spoke in a solemn and delphic manner, her words shrouded in mystery.

Noun

1. A person who possesses the qualities of being mysterious, cryptic, or difficult to understand.

Example sentence: He was a master of the art of being delphic, often leaving his audience bewildered yet intrigued.

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