Synonyms for

Oracle

Verb / ˈɔ:rʌkʌl / Another word for oracle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An oracle is a person who gives wise advice or a message that is thought to come from a god. It can also refer to a place where people go to ask for advice or guidance from a god or other supernatural being.

Synonyms & similar words

seer vaticinator prophet prophesier prophet seer sage diviner clairvoyant psychic augur soothsayer predictor forecaster foreseer visionary prognosticator medium channeler spiritualist mystic shaman

Synonyms by register

Formal

prophet seer soothsayer augur

Informal

guru wise person expert sage

Literary

pythia sibyl delphic

Antonyms

questioner inquirer skeptic doubter unbeliever

Common collocations

  • ask the oracle
  • consult the oracle
  • the oracle speaks
  • divine oracle
  • ancient oracle
  • seek the oracle
  • oracle bones

Word family

noun oracle
adjective oracle

Usage note

An oracle traditionally refers to a divine communication or the person/place through which it is conveyed. It can also be used informally for someone considered a source of great wisdom or prediction.

Example sentences

  1. The villagers went to the oracle to ask for advice on how to deal with the drought.
  2. The oracle predicted that the king would have a long and successful reign.
  3. The oracle's words were often cryptic and difficult to interpret.
  4. The oracle at the temple of Apollo was said to be the most powerful in all of Greece.
  5. The ancient Egyptians believed that the pharaohs could communicate with the gods through oracles.

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