Read full poem →In you the Commentators see
Outlines occult of abstract scope,
A future for philosophy!
Dictionary Entry
Relating to magical, mystical, or supernatural powers or practices; beyond the range of ordinary knowledge or understanding; secret or hidden.
In a Sentence
“The detective investigated the strange symbols, suspecting they were part of an occult ritual.”
Origin
From Latin occultus 'hidden, secret', past participle of occulere 'to hide'.
Common Phrases
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Poetry examples for “occult”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
Read full poem →And interpret your device.
He is versed in occult science,
In magic and in clairvoyance,
Read full poem →This performance raised him so high, that, when Europe resounded with
the victory of Blenheim, he was, probably, with an occult opposition to
Addison, employed to deliver the acclamation of the tories. It is said
Read full poem →CURIOUS are the agencies that throw the true believer into the
occult state. Convalescence may do it. Acts of piety may do it.
Self-mortification may do it.
Read full poem →You occult, deep volitions,
You average Spiritual Manhood, purpose of all, pois’d on yourself—giving, not taking
Read full poem →Breast that presses against other breasts it shall be you!
My brain it shall be your occult convolutions!
Root of wash’d sweet-flag! timorous pond-snipe! nest of guarded