cabalistic
Hidden and arcane
Cabalistic means relating to secret or esoteric doctrines, often with mystical or occult overtones.
The word derives from Kabbalah, the tradition of Jewish mystical interpretation, but in general use it simply suggests hidden meanings accessible only to initiates: The group communicated through cabalistic symbols.
Also spelled kabbalistic or cabbalistic.
Accessible to few
- crypticObscure in meaning
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- covertIntentionally concealed
- hiddenKept out of sight
veiled · occult · arcane · mysterious · enigmatic · furtive · surreptitious · shrouded
Worthy of reverence
- theosophicalOf divine wisdom study
- hermeticImpenetrably closed off
- gnosticRelating to mystical insight
- mysticismPursuit of divine union
esoteric · theurgy · numinous · transcendental · metaphysical · spiritual · ethereal · ineffable
Exclusive social group
- eliteSuperior select group
- secretiveInclined to conceal
- initiatesStarts or new members
- adeptsHighly skilled people
coterie · sect · cult · brotherhood · coven · lodge · order · enclave
Ceremonial set of actions
- alchemyMystical metal transformation
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
- incantationSpoken magical formula
- talismanMagical protective charm
amulet · sigil · necromancy · divination · enchantment · conjuring · grimoire · invocation
Difficult to comprehend
- reconditeObscure and specialized
- obscureUnknown to most
- incomprehensibleImpossible to understand
- unfathomableBeyond comprehension or measurement
opaque · cryptic · inscrutable · mysterious · perplexing · enigmatic · impenetrable · labyrinthine
esoteric
Accessible to few
- crypticObscure in meaning
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- covertIntentionally concealed
hidden · veiled · occult · arcane · mysterious · enigmatic · furtive · surreptitious · shrouded · cloaked
sacred
Worthy of reverence
- theosophicalOf divine wisdom study
- hermeticImpenetrably closed off
- gnosticRelating to mystical insight
mysticism · esoteric · theurgy · numinous · transcendental · metaphysical · spiritual · ethereal · ineffable · divine
clique
Exclusive social group
adepts · coterie · sect · cult · brotherhood · coven · lodge · order · enclave · faction
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
- alchemyMystical metal transformation
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
- incantationSpoken magical formula
talisman · amulet · sigil · necromancy · divination · enchantment · conjuring · grimoire · invocation · spellcraft
abstruse
Difficult to comprehend
- reconditeObscure and specialized
- obscureUnknown to most
- incomprehensibleImpossible to understand
unfathomable · opaque · cryptic · inscrutable · mysterious · perplexing · enigmatic · impenetrable · labyrinthine · convoluted
cabalisticexoteric
Suitable for outsiders
public · open · accessible · common knowledge · revealed
cabalisticplain
Basic and unremarkable
clear · straightforward · intelligible · transparent · lucid