Delphic

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛlfɪk/

Definitions of delphic

adjective relating to or characteristic of Delphi, ancient Greek city known for its oracle; ambiguous or obscure in meaning

Example Sentences

A1 The Delphic oracle was known for giving cryptic answers.

A2 The Delphic inscription on the temple wall was difficult to decipher.

B1 The Delphic pronouncement left everyone puzzled.

B2 Her Delphic response hinted at hidden meanings.

C1 The Delphic prophecies were open to interpretation.

C2 The Delphic wisdom was revered throughout ancient Greece.

Examples of delphic in a Sentence

formal The oracle at Delphi was known for giving cryptic and delphic prophecies.

informal I couldn't understand a word of that delphic speech.

slang Her delphic advice was so confusing, it made my head spin.

figurative The artist's delphic paintings left viewers pondering their meanings.

Grammatical Forms of delphic

• past tense: delphic
• plural: delphics
• comparative: more delphic
• superlative: most delphic
• present tense: delphics
• future tense: will delphic
• perfect tense: have delphiced
• continuous tense: is delphicing
• singular: delphic
• positive degree: delphic
• infinitive: to delphic
• gerund: delphicing
• participle: delphic

Origin and Evolution of delphic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'delphic' originates from Delphi, an ancient Greek town known for its oracle of Apollo.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something related to the oracle at Delphi, the term 'delphic' has evolved to also mean ambiguous or obscure in a prophetic way.