oracle Antonyms
Meaning of oracle
oracle (n)
an authoritative person who divines the future
a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
oracle (n.)
The answer of a god, or some person reputed to be a god, to an inquiry respecting some affair or future event, as the success of an enterprise or battle.
Hence: The deity who was supposed to give the answer; also, the place where it was given.
The communications, revelations, or messages delivered by God to the prophets; also, the entire sacred Scriptures -- usually in the plural.
The sanctuary, or Most Holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.
One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.
Any person reputed uncommonly wise; one whose decisions are regarded as of great authority; as, a literary oracle.
A wise sentence or decision of great authority.
oracle (v. i.)
To utter oracles.
oracle Sentence Examples
- The ancient oracle of Delphi provided cryptic prophecies to those seeking guidance.
- The oracle spoke in a trance, uttering enigmatic words that were interpreted by priests.
- People traveled far and wide to consult the oracle, hoping to learn their fate or seek divine wisdom.
- The oracle's predictions were often ambiguous and open to multiple interpretations.
- The oracle's words carried great weight and influenced decisions made by kings and rulers.
- The oracle's reputation for accuracy and foresight grew over time.
- Some believed that the oracle's powers were derived from a supernatural source.
- Others dismissed the oracle as a clever fraud or a mere psychological trick.
- The legend of the oracle has been passed down through generations, becoming a symbol of ancient wisdom and mystery.
- The oracle's words continue to inspire awe and fascination, serving as a reminder of the human desire for guidance and the allure of the unknown.
FAQs About the word oracle
an authoritative person who divines the future, a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible, a shri
sibyl, mystic, forecaster, prophet,diviner,soothsayer, foreteller, Jeremiah, fortune-teller, seer
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The ancient oracle of Delphi provided cryptic prophecies to those seeking guidance.
The oracle spoke in a trance, uttering enigmatic words that were interpreted by priests.
People traveled far and wide to consult the oracle, hoping to learn their fate or seek divine wisdom.
The oracle's predictions were often ambiguous and open to multiple interpretations.
