Soothsayer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsuθˌseɪɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Soothsayer is a noun meaning One who attempts to predict the future, using magic, intuition or intelligence; a diviner.
Meaning
One who attempts to predict the future, using magic, intuition or intelligence; a diviner.
More Meanings
- A mantis (Mantodea spp.)
- A double dart moth (Graphiphora augur).
- (obsolete) One who tells the truth; a truthful person.
Example Sentences
The doomsday prophet / Whose words have all come true / The naysaying soothsayer / So cynical and blue
The past twenty years have seen their share of soothsayers ready to predict with conviction one extreme or another of the alternative futures I have presented.
It is a great pleasure to be with you today and to speak to you concerning the future of medicine. In so doing, I do not wish to pose as a soothsayer or crystal gazer.
Word Forms
- soothsayers
Synonyms for soothsayer
Depending on context, synonyms include prognosticator, forecaster, predictor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forecaster, prognosticator, predictor, seer, prophet, diviner.
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