orphic (Meaning)
orphic (a)
ascribed to Orpheus or characteristic of ideas in works ascribed to Orpheus
orphic (s)
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
orphic (a.)
Pertaining to Orpheus; Orphean; as, hymns.
Synonyms & Antonyms of orphic
Synonyms:
- unintelligible
- erudite
- esoteric
- pedantic
- impenetrable
- academical
- hermetic
- scholarly
- academic
- complicated
- ambiguous
- unfathomable
- cryptic
Antonyms:
orphic Sentence Examples
- The Orphic hymns, composed in ancient Greece, extolled the mystical power of music.
- The orphic priesthood revered the mysteries of birth, death, and the afterlife.
- Orphic beliefs centered around the idea of the soul's journey through a cycle of reincarnation.
- The orphic cult emphasized the need for purification rituals to cleanse the soul.
- Orphic teachings stressed the importance of vegetarianism and abstaining from animal sacrifices.
- The orphic worldview influenced Pythagorean philosophy and other religious and philosophical traditions.
- Orphic beliefs persisted in various forms throughout the Greco-Roman period.
- The orphic concept of the soul's journey resonates with contemporary spiritual practices.
- Modern scholars continue to explore the significance of orphic thought in shaping Western civilization.
- Orphic mysteries evoke a sense of awe and wonder in those who seek to understand the enigmatic nature of existence.
FAQs About the word orphic
ascribed to Orpheus or characteristic of ideas in works ascribed to Orpheus, having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond
complex, mystic,mystical, mysterious, inscrutable, incomprehensible, darkling, enigmatical, enigmatic, uncanny
shallow, shallow, simple, easy,superficial, simple, easy, superficial, transparent, apparent
The Orphic hymns, composed in ancient Greece, extolled the mystical power of music.
The orphic priesthood revered the mysteries of birth, death, and the afterlife.
Orphic beliefs centered around the idea of the soul's journey through a cycle of reincarnation.
The orphic cult emphasized the need for purification rituals to cleanse the soul.
