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delphic

adjective/ˈdɛl.fɪk/

of or relating to the oracle at delphi or resembling its ambiguous prophecies

The politician's delphic remarks left the audience confused about his true intentions.

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word origin — The word 'delphic' comes from 'Delphi', the ancient Greek site where the Oracle of Delphi was located, combined with the suffix '-ic' indicating relating to.