Oracular

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrəkjələr/

Definitions of oracular

adjective relating to or resembling an oracle; prophetic

Example Sentences

A1 The oracular prediction was believed by the villagers.

A2 The oracular message was unclear and open to interpretation.

B1 The oracular pronouncement left the audience in awe.

B2 The oracular utterance was seen as a sign of impending change.

C1 The oracular revelations were seen as a guide for decision-making.

C2 The oracular visions were said to come from a higher power.

Examples of oracular in a Sentence

formal The priest delivered an oracular message to the congregation.

informal I heard an oracular prediction about my future from a fortune teller.

slang The psychic's oracular readings always leave me feeling intrigued.

figurative The CEO's oracular leadership style guided the company to success.

Grammatical Forms of oracular

• past tense: oracled
• plural: oraculars
• comparative: more oracular
• superlative: most oracular
• present tense: oracle
• future tense: will oracle
• perfect tense: have oracled
• continuous tense: is oracling
• singular: oracular
• positive degree: oracular
• infinitive: to oracle
• gerund: oraculing
• participle: oraculed

Origin and Evolution of oracular

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'oracular' originates from the Latin word 'oraculum', meaning 'oracle' or 'prophecy'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something related to or characteristic of an oracle or prophecy, the word 'oracular' has evolved to also mean mysterious, enigmatic, or wise in a prophetic way.