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occultly

occultly

9.9
In a way that uses secret powers like magic
  • adverb
  • /əˈkʌltli/
translation icon : mágicamente
  • The magician claimed he could influence events occultly, using hidden rituals and symbols.

Examples

  • The illness seemed to have been cured occultly, without any medical explanation.

  • Some people believe that ancient knowledge was passed down occultly through secret societies.

  • She spoke occultly about the ancient rituals.

  • The book was written occultly, shrouded in mystery.

  • The magician claimed he could influence events occultly, using hidden rituals and symbols.

  • Some people believe that ancient knowledge was passed down occultly through secret societies.

  • The illness seemed to have been cured occultly, without any medical explanation.

Synonyms

magically
vsoccultly
98 4.3

In a way that seems impossible and happens suddenly

includes that but also refers to secret practices and powers
psychically
vsoccultly
10 9.3

By using the mind to sense things people cannot see or hear

is broader, covering many hidden powers and ritual practices not just mental ones
supernaturally
vsoccultly
4 7.9

In a way that nature cannot explain

focuses more on secret practices or powers rather than just unexplained events
mystically
vsoccultly
2 8.2

In a way that seems connected to spiritual or unseen forces

leans more toward secret practices and external hidden powers rather than spiritual insight
paranormally
vsoccultly
1 8.9

In a way that involves events beyond normal science

emphasizes active secret practices or powers rather than general unexplained phenomena

Antonyms

publicly
575 1.2

In a way that everyone can see or know

How Supernatural

occultly
9.9
magically
98 4.3

Surface Forms

occultly positive

Morphology

occultly = occult (transparent) = occult + ly

Formed by the productive suffix '-ly' added to 'occult' to indicate manner; the supernatural sense is contained in the adjective base.

Etymology

Occultly comes from the Latin word occultus 'hidden' and the root celare 'to hide', as in conceal. Over time occultus also came to mean secret knowledge or hidden powers, so to act occultly can mean to act by secret or magical means.