soothsaying
nounUK /ˈsuːθˌseɪɪŋ/
US /ˈsuːθˌseɪɪŋ/
The act of telling what will happen in the future.
The old woman was famous for her soothsaying and people traveled far to hear her predictions.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The practice of predicting events by reading signs or omens.
Ancient rulers often relied on soothsaying before making important decisions.
3. A prediction or prophecy that someone claims to receive from a supernatural source.
Her soothsaying about the coming storm turned out to be surprisingly accurate.
4. The art or skill of a person who claims to foretell the future.
He studied soothsaying for years, learning to read the stars and the flight of birds.