Soothsayer
noun
A person who is believed to be able to predict the future.
The soothsayer warned the king that he would lose his throne.
Often appears as...
- meet a soothsayer
- heed the soothsayer
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Literary
noun
Someone who makes predictions about what will happen in the future, often in a general or vague way.
He was seen as a soothsayer for predicting the economic downturn.
Often appears as...
- soothsayer's prediction
- act like a soothsayer
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A person who is believed to be able to predict the future.
The soothsayer warned the king that he would lose his throne.
Often appears as...
- meet a soothsayer
- heed the soothsayer
Usage tips
Literary
noun
Someone who makes predictions about what will happen in the future, often in a general or vague way.
He was seen as a soothsayer for predicting the economic downturn.
Often appears as...
- soothsayer's prediction
- act like a soothsayer
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Originally, 'soothsayer' referred to someone with supernatural insight in ancient times.
In medieval tales, the soothsayer often played a crucial role in guiding heroes.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Usage
Soothsayers often appear in literature as mysterious characters who offer warnings or prophecies.
The soothsayer's cryptic message left the protagonist contemplating his fate.
Pro Tip 3/3Archaic Connotation
'Soothsayer' can suggest old-fashioned language or ideas when used today.
He spoke like a soothsayer, using phrases from another era.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Originally, 'soothsayer' referred to someone with supernatural insight in ancient times.
In medieval tales, the soothsayer often played a crucial role in guiding heroes.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Usage
Soothsayers often appear in literature as mysterious characters who offer warnings or prophecies.
The soothsayer's cryptic message left the protagonist contemplating his fate.
Pro Tip 3/3Archaic Connotation
'Soothsayer' can suggest old-fashioned language or ideas when used today.
He spoke like a soothsayer, using phrases from another era.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Originally, 'soothsayer' referred to someone with supernatural insight in ancient times.
In medieval tales, the soothsayer often played a crucial role in guiding heroes.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Usage
Soothsayers often appear in literature as mysterious characters who offer warnings or prophecies.
The soothsayer's cryptic message left the protagonist contemplating his fate.
Pro Tip 3/3Archaic Connotation
'Soothsayer' can suggest old-fashioned language or ideas when used today.
He spoke like a soothsayer, using phrases from another era.
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Mysteries of vernacular:...
to a specific religious official, a type of soothsayer or prophet, who foretold events by studying the behavior of birds. No major decision was made without the augur's consultation.
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Eating Dog PIPE National...
ritual the base re beloved dogs especially dogs with brave hearts and loyal spirits the very qualities people here hope to absorb when they eat the animals the soothsayer asks you to kill a dog so that the boy won't run away in
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Mysteries of vernacular:...
to a specific religious official, a type of soothsayer or prophet, who foretold events by studying the behavior of birds. No major decision was made without the augur's consultation.
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Quote examples
Dan Levy
American Comedian
What skills I lacked in, say, math or science, I like to think I made up for in my ability to read people and situations with great clarity. I therefore considered myself as a sort of valued soothsayer when it came to dispensing opinions to my friends about their life choices or relationships.
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Jon Ronson
Welsh Journalist
I wasn't in any way a kind of soothsayer or not surprised when Sept. 11 happened. I was absolutely shocked.
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Dervla Kirwan
Irish Actress
David Attenborough's 'Life' series is phenomenal. He's a wonderful modern soothsayer.
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Dan Levy
American Comedian
What skills I lacked in, say, math or science, I like to think I made up for in my ability to read people and situations with great clarity. I therefore considered myself as a sort of valued soothsayer when it came to dispensing opinions to my friends about their life choices or relationships.
Quote examples
Jon Ronson
Welsh Journalist
I wasn't in any way a kind of soothsayer or not surprised when Sept. 11 happened. I was absolutely shocked.
Quote examples
Dervla Kirwan
Irish Actress
David Attenborough's 'Life' series is phenomenal. He's a wonderful modern soothsayer.
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