1.Relating to the ancient Greek oracle at Delphi. 2. (Typically of a pronouncement) Deliberately obscure or ambiguous.
"The long-haired stranger sitting at the bar had a mysterious, Delphic air about him."
"He wrote a number of Delphic riddles to keep his readers guessing."
"The commentators' election predictions were Delphic and hard to follow."
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Greek, late 16th century
The ancient Greeks believed Delphi to be the center of the world, but today the sacred precinct is perhaps best remembered for Pythia, "the Oracle of Delphi." Over several centuries, many high priestesses of Pythia served at Delphi's Temple of Apollo. Together, these women are remembered as a powerful oracle, and, long after her time, one of the most powerful female figures in the world. ...
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