oracular
UK/ɒ:'rækjulә/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Relating to an oracle; prophetic, and often mysterious or hard to interpret.
神谕的；预言性的；玄妙深奥的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedoraclemouth
+
-arrelating to, resembling
=oracular
From oracle + -ular (adjective ending) = like an oracle. Describes speech that is prophetic and cryptic — pronouncements that sound wise but are hard to pin down.
Common Collocations
- 1.oracular pronouncement神谕式的宣示
- 2.oracular wisdom高深的智慧
- 3.oracular tone玄妙的语气
Example Sentences
- 1.
He answered in his usual oracular, half-riddling way.
- 2.
The report was full of oracular pronouncements.