delphic
/ˈdɛlfɪk/
adjective
- Deliberately vague, ambiguous, or mysterious in meaning, like an ancient oracle's prophecy.
- Her Delphic comment left everyone guessing about her true intentions.
- The politician gave a Delphic answer that no one could understand.
- The instructions were so Delphic that we had to ask for clarification.
- Relating to the ancient Greek oracle at Delphi or the god Apollo.
- The museum displayed a collection of Delphic artifacts.
- The Delphic oracle was consulted by leaders from all over Greece.
- He studied the Delphic prophecies in his history class.
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