— delphically , adv.
/del"fik/ , adj.
1. of or pertaining to Delphi.
2. of or pertaining to Apollo, or to his temples or oracles.
3. ( often l.c. ) oracular; obscure; ambiguous: She was known for her Delphic pronouncements.
[ 1590-1600; Delphicus Delphikós, equiv. to Delph ( oí ) DELPHI + -ikos -IC ]