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oracular

[/ɔːˈrækjələr/]
adjective
oraular
1. Relating to or characteristic of an oracle; prophetic or cryptic in nature
The oracle delivered an oracular pronouncement about the future of the kingdom.
O oráculo fez uma declaração oraular sobre o futuro do reino.
2. Speaking in a manner that is solemn, mysterious, or difficult to understand; appearing to possess great wisdom
His oracular tone suggested he knew more than he was willing to reveal.
Seu tom oraular sugeria que ele sabia mais do que estava disposto a revelar.
3. Of or relating to an oracle as a place or institution of divination
The oracular shrine was consulted by pilgrims seeking guidance.
O santuário oraular era consultado por peregrinos que buscavam orientação.
Synonyms
propheticcrypticmysterioussibyllineenigmaticdivinatory
Antonyms
clearexplicitstraightforwardobvious

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
oraular
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
oraular
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak in oracular terms - falar em termos oraulares (speak mysteriously)
oracular wisdom - sabedoria oraular (cryptic or profound wisdom)
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