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Synonyms of arcane

8 similar words · 7 opposite words

Another word for arcane is esoteric. Other synonyms of arcane are mystic, dark and obscure. The opposite of arcane is mundane.

Synonyms and similar words for arcane

adjectiveUnderstood by only a few.

  • esotericIntended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or...

adjectiveObscure, mysterious.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • darkAmbiguously or unclearly expressed.
  • mysticMysterious and strange; arcane, obscure or enigmatic.
  • obscureNot well-known.
  • occult

Opposite of arcane

adjectiveUnderstood by only a few.

  • mundaneWorldly, earthly, profane, vulgar as opposed to heavenly.

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of arcane

  1. adjective Understood by only a few.
  2. adjective Obscure, mysterious.
  3. adjective Requiring secret or mysterious knowledge to understand.

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Questions about synonyms of arcane

What is another word for arcane?
Arcane has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as esoteric, mystic, dark and obscure.
What is the opposite of arcane?
The opposite of arcane is mundane. Other antonyms of arcane are exoteric, open and well-known.
What does arcane mean?
Arcane means understood by only a few.

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