adjective
- relating to supernatural, mystical, or magical powers or phenomena
- hidden from view; concealed
Usage: formal
noun
- supernatural, mystical, or magical beliefs, practices, or phenomena
verb
- to hide, shut off, or conceal from view
Usage: formal
Examples
- She was fascinated by occult practices and ancient rituals.
- The book explored occult symbols and their meanings.
- Many people dismiss the occult as mere superstition.
- The moon will occult the bright star tonight.
- His interest in the occult began in college.
- The building’s design occults the view of the mountains.
- Occult knowledge was once passed down through secret societies.