arcanely

In obscure fashion

Arcanely means in a manner that is mysterious, obscure, or known only to those with special knowledge.

The word suggests secrecy or esoteric complexity: The professor spoke arcanely about medieval alchemy.

Something explained arcanely is difficult for outsiders to understand.

cryptic

enigmatically

In puzzling manner

inscrutably · puzzlingly · perplexingly · ambiguously · vaguely · opaquely · incomprehensibly · unfathomably · bafflingly · bewilderingly

occult

esoterically

In secretive, specialized way

ritualistically · talismanic · grimoire · spellcraft · conjuration · incantatory · hexed · cursed · enchantment · summoning

esoteric

abstrusely

In obscure manner

cerebrally · intellectually · scholastically · academically · learnedly · pedantically · philosophically · theoretically · complexly · intricately

mystical

magically

By otherworldly power

transcendently · spiritually · prophetically · oracularly · clairvoyantly · enchantedly · spellbound · mythically · legendarily · fantastically

Opposites
comprehensibility/accessibility

arcanelyclearly

Without ambiguity

plainly · simply · straightforwardly · transparently · obviously

secrecy/hiddenness

arcanelyopenly

Without hiding anything

commonly · publicly · familiarly · ordinarily · mundanely

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