Synonyms for

Occult

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

Definition

secret, hidden or mysterious

Synonyms & similar words

eclipse orphic mysterious mystical secret mystic supernatural occultarts mysterious hidden secretive esoteric arcane mystical supernatural unexplained surreptitious clandestine covert furtive underground undercover occulted veiled obscure unseen unnoticed unobtrusive

Synonyms by register

Formal

esoteric arcane recondite abstruse

Informal

spooky mysterious weird creepy

Literary

shadowy hidden unseen

Antonyms

known understood explained obvious clear manifest apparent

Common collocations

  • occult sciences
  • occult practices
  • occult knowledge
  • occult symbols
  • occult powers
  • occult lore
  • occult mysteries

Word family

noun occultism
adjective occult

Usage note

The word 'occult' often carries a connotation of mystery or secrecy, and can sometimes be associated with the supernatural or paranormal. It is generally used to describe things that are hidden or not easily understood.

Example sentences

  1. The occult symbols on the wall were a mystery to the archaeologists.
  2. She was interested in the occult and spent hours researching it online.
  3. The book had an occult theme and was quite scary.
  4. The occult practices of the ancient Egyptians were fascinating to the historian.
  5. The occult knowledge was only passed down to a select few.

Quotes

  • The occult is not a set of beliefs or practices. It is a way of looking at the world.
  • The occult is the study of the hidden and the unexplained.
  • The occult is a mystery that has fascinated people for centuries.

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