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Delphi

Verb / ˈdelfaɪ / Another word for delphi — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Delphi is an ancient site in Greece where people would go to get advice from an oracle, a person who was believed to be able to tell the future.

Synonyms & similar words

delphi oracle prophet seer diviner augur sibyl clairvoyant visionary fortune-teller soothsayer predictor forecaster psychic mystic medium channeler spiritualist shaman magician

Example sentences

  1. The ancient Greeks believed that the oracle at Delphi could predict the future.
  2. Many people traveled to Delphi to ask the oracle for advice.
  3. The ruins of Delphi are still a popular tourist attraction today.
  4. The oracle at Delphi was known for giving cryptic answers to people's questions.
  5. The oracle at Delphi was often consulted before important decisions were made.

Quotes

  • The oracle at Delphi was a positive thing, not a negative thing.
  • The oracle at Delphi was a place where people went to ask questions of the gods.
  • The oracle at Delphi was a place of pilgrimage for all who sought knowledge.

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