esoteric
(adjective) confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle; “a compilation of esoteric philosophical theories”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
esoteric (comparative more esoteric, superlative most esoteric)
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.
Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.
Confidential; private.
• (understood only by a chosen few or an enlightened inner circle): arcane, recondite
• (highly theoretical; not practical): cerebral
• (confidential; private): secretive
• exoteric
esoteric (plural esoterics)
An esoteric doctrine or treatise; esoteric philosophy.
One who believes, or is an initiate, in esoteric doctrines or rites.
• coteries
Source: Wiktionary
Es`o*ter"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. In.]
Definition: Designed for, and understood by, the specially initiated alone; not communicated, or not intelligible, to the general body of followers; private; interior; acroamatic; -- said of the private and more recondite instructions and doctrines of philosophers. Opposed to exoteric. Enough if every age produce two or three critics of this esoteric class, with here and there a reader to understand them. De Quincey.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
16 April 2025
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
