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Definition of Cabalistic
1. Adjective. Having a secret or hidden meaning. "Thoroughly sibylline in most of his pronouncements"
Similar to: Esoteric
Derivative terms: Cabala, Kabbala, Qabala
Definition of Cabalistic
1. a. Of or pertaining to the cabala; containing or conveying an occult meaning; mystic.
Definition of Cabalistic
1. Adjective. Of or relating to a cabal; secretive and cliquish. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cabalistic
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cabalistic
Literary usage of Cabalistic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries by Charles William Heckethorn (1875)
"Diffusion of cabalistic Ideas.—cabalistic ideas spread far and wide. ... The double
triangle (18) was regarded by the Jews as a cabalistic figure, ..."
2. History of the Philosophy of Mind: Embracing the Opinions of All Writers on by Robert Blakey (1850)
"THE cabalistic METAPHYSICS. THE origin of those speculative opinions, which sprang
... The chief divisions of the cabalistic doctrines arc the following. ..."
3. A History of New York: Containing, Among Many Surprising and Curious Matters by Washington Irving (1831)
"... times of prosperity—Sundry troubles on the Southern Frontiers—How William the
Testy had well nigh ruined the province through a cabalistic word—as also ..."
4. A History of New York: From the Beginning of the World to the End of the by Washington Irving (1820)
"How William the Testy had well nigh ruined the province through a cabalistic
word.—As also the secret expedition of Jan Jansen ..."
5. The Literature of Egypt and the Soudan from the Earliest Times to the Year by Ibrahim-Hilmy (1888)
"Containing the ancient and modern practice of the cabalistic Art, Natural and
Celestial Magic, etc. With 23 engravings. London, 1801. 4°. BARTH (H.). ..."
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