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o·rac·u·lar

 (ô-răk′yə-lər, ō-răk′-)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or being an oracle.

2. Resembling or characteristic of an oracle:

a. Solemnly prophetic.

b. Enigmatic; obscure.

 

Synonyms: 

enigmatic

Usage:

As the teacher read aloud, enchanted by the oracular sayings of Victorian poets, the class became progressively more confused.