Oracle

Meaning

a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium

A person or source considered to provide wise and insightful advice or prophecy.

Example Sentences

The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.

In ancient Greece, people visited the oracle at Delphi for guidance.

Example Expressions

consult the oracle

Synonyms

prophet, seer, wise person, advisor, sage, predictor

Entry 1

prophet, seer, wise person, advisor

Entry 2

prophet, seer, sage, advisor, predictor

Antonyms

ignorant person, fool, misleader, ignorant

Entry 1

ignorant person, fool, misleader

Entry 2

fool, ignorant

Collocations

ancient oracle, consult oracle, oracle of wisdom, oracle at Delphi, consult the oracle, trusted oracle

Entry 1

ancient oracle, consult oracle, oracle of wisdom

Entry 2

ancient oracle, oracle at Delphi, consult the oracle, trusted oracle