n. In classical antiquity: An utterance given by a priest or priestess of a god, in the name of the god and, as was believed, by his inspiration, in answer to a human inquiry, usually respecting some future event, as the success of an enterprise or battle, or some proposed line of conduct.n. The deity who was supposed to give such answers to inquiries.n. The place where oracular answers were given; the sanctuary, temple, or adytum whence the supposed supernatural responses proceeded.n. Hence, by extension — The communications, revelations, or instruction delivered by God to or through his prophets: rarely used in the singular: as, the oracles of God; the divine oracles.n. The sanctuary or most holy place in the temple, in which was deposited the ark of the covenant (1 Ki. vi. 19): sometimes used for the temple itself.n. A source or repository of the divine will that may be consulted or drawn upon.n. An uncommonly wise person, whose opinions are of great authority, and whose determinations are not disputed.n. A wise saying or an authoritative decision given by such a person.n. Something that is looked upon as an infallible guide or standard of reference.To utter oracles.