Augury

usgb/ˈɔːɡjəri/
noun

A sign of what will happen in the future; an omen.

The flight of birds was interpreted as an augury of the outcome of their journey.
Visual representation of "augury" - A sign of what will happen in the future; an omen.

Often appears as...

  • augury of the future
  • divine augury

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Predictive Nature

Augury implies a prediction about the future based on signs, often seen as superstitious in modern times.

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The broken mirror was taken as an augury of seven years bad luck.
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Literary Device

In literature, augury may be used to foreshadow events or as a metaphor to add depth to a story.

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The protagonist's consistent nightmares were an augury of the tragedy that unfolded.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware that some cultures take auguries seriously, often tied to religious or spiritual beliefs.

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The elders considered the eclipse an important augury, signaling a time for change.
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