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CABALISTIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Having a secret or hidden meaning

Example:

thoroughly sibylline in most of his pronouncements

Synonyms:

cabalistic; cryptic; cryptical; kabbalistic; qabalistic; sibylline

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Adjectives

Similar:

esoteric (confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle)

Derivation:

cabala (an esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret)

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