Orphic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding; "mysterious symbols"; "the mystical style of Blake"; "occult lore"; "the secret learning of the ancients".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The ancient ritual was shrouded in orphic mystery, with symbols and gestures that only the initiated could decipher.
- The poet's use of orphic language added a layer of depth and complexity to her already enigmatic verse.
- The professor spent years studying the orphic texts of the ancient Greeks, seeking to unlock their hidden meanings.
- The artist's latest series of paintings was characterized by an orphic quality, with dreamlike imagery and symbolism that defied interpretation.
- The orphic nature of the mystical experience made it difficult for the seeker to put into words, but the sense of awe and wonder lingered long after.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Ascribed to Orpheus or characteristic of ideas in works ascribed to Orpheus.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).