Esoteric

Quick meaning: Esoteric is an adjective meaning Confidential; private.

Meaning

Confidential; private.

More Meanings

1. An esoteric doctrine or treatise; esoteric philosophy.
2. One who believes, or is an initiate, in esoteric doctrines or rites.
3. Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.
4. Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.

Example Sentences

an esoteric purpose

an esoteric meeting

The writing in this manual is very esoteric; I’d need a degree in engineering just to understand it!

When he spoke to me of esoteric mysteries I wanted to say to him,"Don't give me that spiritual hokum, friend!"

Word Forms

• esoterick
• esoterics

Synonyms for esoteric

Depending on context, synonyms include arcane, recondite, acroamatic, cerebral, secretive, esotericism.

Antonyms for esoteric

Common opposites include exoteric, exoterism.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mystical, mystic, arcane, deep, recondite, secret.

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