Synonyms for

Esoteric

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

Definition

Esoteric means intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

Synonyms & similar words

exoteric arcane obscure abstruse recondite cryptic mystical occult hermetic secret enigmatic especial exclusive private select specialized uncommon unfathomable unintelligible especialized profound

Example sentences

  1. The professor's lecture was too esoteric for most students.
  2. She had an esoteric knowledge of wine.
  3. The artist's work was too esoteric for the general public.
  4. The group was known for their esoteric beliefs.
  5. The book's esoteric language made it difficult to read.

Quotes

  • The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed. -Albert Einstein
  • The esoteric doctrine is that there is a divine spark within each of us that is located in the heart chakra. -Christiane Northrup
  • I find it quite ironic that the most dangerous thing about weed is getting caught with it. -Bill Murray

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