adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of Orpheus or Orphism; having a mystical, enchanting, or deeply moving quality
Usage: literary; often capitalized when referring directly to Orpheus or Orphic religion
Examples
- The poet's orphical verses seemed to cast a spell over the entire audience.
- Her orphical voice carried an otherworldly quality that captivated listeners.
- The ancient texts contained orphical mysteries known only to initiates.
- He sought to achieve an orphical transformation through meditation and study.
- The symphony had an orphical beauty that transcended ordinary musical experience.