Prophetic

Quick meaning: Prophetic is an adjective meaning Having the ability to prophesize; prescient.

Meaning

Having the ability to prophesize; prescient.

More Meanings

1. Of, or relating to a prophecy or a prophet.
2. Predicted, as by a prophecy.

Example Sentences

And fears are oft prophetic of the event.

[Ghost] But know thou noble Youth: he that did sting / Thy fathers heart, now weares his Crowne. / Ham. O my prophetike soule, my uncle! my uncle!

Word Forms

• prophetical
• prophetick

Synonyms for prophetic

Depending on context, synonyms include portentous, clairvoyant, sibylline, oracular, mantic, revelatory.

Antonyms for prophetic

Common opposites include unprophetic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include vatic, vatical, oracular, precognitive, prognosticative, prognostic.

Related Dictionary Tools