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- US Pronunciation
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- [del-fee-uh n]
- /ˈdɛl fi ən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [del-fee-uh n]
- /ˈdɛl fi ən/
Definitions of delphian word
- noun delphian a native or inhabitant of Delphi. 1
- abbreviation DELPHIAN Delphic. 1
- adjective delphian Of or relating to Delphi in Greece; Delphic. 0
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Origin of delphian
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25; Delphi + -an
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Parts of speech for Delphian
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
delphian popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
delphian usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for delphian
adj delphian
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
- veiled — having a veil: a veiled hat.
- strange — unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.
- arcane — Something that is arcane is secret or mysterious.
- mysterious — full of, characterized by, or involving mystery: a mysterious occurrence.
Antonyms for delphian
adj delphian
- known — past participle of know1 .
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- plain — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
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