Sibyl: meaning, definitions and examples

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sibyl

 

[ หˆsษชbษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fortune-telling

A sibyl is a female prophet or fortune-teller in ancient times, believed to have the ability to communicate with the gods and predict the future.

Synonyms

oracle, prophetess, seer

Examples of usage

  • The sibyl at the temple was consulted by many seeking guidance.
  • The sibyl's predictions were highly sought after by the nobility.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

In literature, a sibyl is often portrayed as a mysterious and wise woman with supernatural abilities to foresee events.

Synonyms

oracle, prophetess, seer

Examples of usage

  • The character in the novel was inspired by the myth of the sibyl.
  • The poet described the sibyl as a figure of great wisdom and insight.

Translations

Translations of the word "sibyl" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sibila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฌเคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sibylle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sibil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะฑั–ะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sybilla

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒ“ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sibylle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sibilina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sibil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๋นŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุจูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sibyla

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sibyla

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฅฟๆฏ”ๅฐ” (xฤซbว'ฤ›r)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sibila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sibil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะฑะธะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ (sibila)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sibila

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sibilina

Etymology

The word 'sibyl' originated from the Latin 'sibylla' and the Greek 'sibulla', referring to a prophetess or fortune-teller. In ancient times, sibyls were believed to have divine inspiration and were consulted for guidance and predictions. They played a significant role in mythology, literature, and religion, with references to sibyls found in various cultures and traditions. The concept of the sibyl has fascinated people for centuries, inspiring artistic and literary works that depict these mystical figures.

See also: sibling.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,775, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.