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oracular

adjective

/əˈrækjələr/

Meaning

Resembling an oracle; giving wise, mysterious, or prophetic statements

Her oracular words left the audience deep in thought.

prophetic, enigmatic, wise, cryptic, mystical

clear, obvious, plain

oracular pronouncement, oracular statement, oracular tone, oracular style

Strange, odd, or unusual.

Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.

Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.

Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.

producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts

Involving much sitting and little physical activity.