oracles

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an authoritative person who divines the future
  2. noun a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
  3. noun a shrine where an oracular god is consulted

Synonyms

prophet, prophesier, oracle, seer, vaticinator

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