orphic

adjective

Definition of orphicnext
as in mystical

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Recent Examples of orphic Sonia Delaunay’s Electric Prisms (1913), with its titular nod to advances in electricity still relatively new at the time, underscores the decidedly urban tenor of Orphic painting in this regard. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019 Readers mystified by any of the author’s orphic lingo will find full explanations in the book’s extensive glossary. — Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2018 As if fearing that too lyrical an approach to such an orphic figure would result in incoherence, Gooch describes this poet’s life in a decidedly unpoetic way. — The Washington Post, The Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orphic
  1. mystical
  2. mystic
  3. mysterious
  4. enigmatic
  5. uncanny
  6. inscrutable
  7. complex
  8. darkling
Adjective
  • And while that might sound mystical to visitors to Southeastern Connecticut, for young Americans desperately hoping for a good first job, there's nothing mystical about a bridge to nowhere.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Anne Lawrence-Mathers investigates Ars notoria, a (supposedly) mystical medieval manuscript.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
Definition of mystical
Adjective
  • Poetry of a Hindu mystic Kashmir gradually became a predominantly Muslim society after the Shah Mir dynasty came to power in the 14th century.
    — Peter Dziedzic, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • As an Asgardian warrior, Thor needs his weapons, so his figure also includes his magical hammer Mjolnir and his mystic ax, Stormbreaker.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
Definition of mystic
Adjective
  • Wei and his colleagues have proposed a new physical path to the mysterious function.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Now, IndieWire can exclusively share the poster for the studio’s first new film since 2019, which features an eye-catching image of the main character Prue and the film’s mysterious main antagonist, Alexandra.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of mysterious
Adjective
  • Homer, the enigmatic poet, still provokes and inspires us all.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Even with Peter lamenting the loss of his mentor Tony Stark, high-school high jinks keep the storytelling lighthearted, while Jake Gyllenhaal makes an over-the-top splash as enigmatic supervillain Mysterio.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Definition of enigmatic
Adjective
  • In a new video, the 13-year-old royal drew an uncanny likeness to his grandmother—down to her mannerisms.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Medasin also used basic prompts to generate his own Treblo creations that bore uncanny similarities to the single.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncanny
Adjective
  • Most of them are pretty straightforward, though some are tied to functions that can be a little inscrutable to non-developers.
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The yellow jersey’s motivation has always been somewhat inscrutable, Pogačar bristling at theories presented to him.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of inscrutable
Adjective
  • Skilled Photoshop artists spent years mastering masking, selections and retouching techniques, only to watch AI remove a complex background with a single click.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, the data shows, courts have severely cut the length of time many people are getting to prepare for complex immigration proceedings, from about six months to often just a little more than a month.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of complex
Adjective
  • Its 19th-century spire lit up like a matchstick against the darkling sky, its tip cracking and plunging through the ceiling.
    — Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of darkling

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