DELPHIC
Dictionary entry overview: What does Delphic mean? • DELPHIC (adjective)
The adjective DELPHIC has 2 senses:
1. of or relating to Delphi or to the oracles of Apollo at Delphi
2. obscurely prophetic
Familiarity information: DELPHIC used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• DELPHIC (adjective)
Meaning:
Of or relating to Delphi or to the oracles of Apollo at Delphi
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
Delphian; Delphic
Context example:
Delphic oracle
Pertainym:
Delphi (an ancient Greek city on the slopes of Mount Parnassus; site of the oracle of Delphi)
Meaning:
Obscurely prophetic
Synonyms:
Delphic; oracular
Context examples:
Delphic pronouncements / an oracular message
Similar:
prophetic; prophetical (foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention)
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