Premonitory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹəˈmɑnɪˌtɔɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Premonitory is an adjective meaning Serving as a warning or premonition.
Meaning
Serving as a warning or premonition.
Example Sentences
[…] the captain was plainly too much for the branch, which was drooping toward the water, and emitting sounds premonitory of a smash.
Many conditions formerly thought to be purely functional are now known as premonitory evidences of organic disease, and the prognosis must be guarded accordingly.
Synonyms for premonitory
Depending on context, synonyms include prophetic, precursory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include precursory, prophetic, premonitionary, premonitional, presagious, presentimental.
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