oracle

noun
UK: /ˈɔːrəkəl/
US: /ˈɔːrəkəl/

  1. A person thought to be a source of wise advice or prophecies about the future.

    1. She sought guidance from the oracle.
    2. The company relies on the economic oracle to predict market trends accurately.

  2. A place believed to be where a god speaks through someone to give advice about the future.

    1. The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
    2. Pilgrims traveled far to visit the oracle and receive divine guidance.

  3. A thing or place regarded as a reliable source of information or a prophetic prediction.

    1. The internet has become a modern oracle.
    2. Many consider his blog to be an oracle of current technological innovations.

Synonyms

soothsayer seer diviner visionary prophet
oracle verb

  1. To utter or deliver as if by divine inspiration; to prophesy.

    1. The priest oracled the future.
    2. She oracled about the company's upcoming financial success next quarter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "oracle" in English means: A person thought to be a source of wise advice or prophecies about the future., A place believed to be where a god speaks through someone to give advice about the future., A thing or place regarded as a reliable source of information or a prophetic prediction..

The phonetic transcription of "oracle" is /ˈɔːrəkəl/ in British English and /ˈɔːrəkəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "oracle": soothsayer, seer, diviner, visionary, prophet.

Example usage of "oracle": "She sought guidance from the oracle.". More examples on the page.