Omened: meaning, definitions and examples

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omened

 

[ ˈoʊmɛnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

foretelling events

The term 'omened' refers to something that serves as an omen or a sign of something that is to come. It is used to describe events, situations, or objects believed to predict future occurrences, often with a connotation of foreboding or significance. In literature and folklore, omened elements often contribute to the atmosphere or themes of fate and destiny.

Synonyms

foreboding, portentous, prophetic

Examples of usage

  • The stormy weather was seen as omened for the upcoming battle.
  • His omened dreams left him uneasy about the future.
  • The unusual behavior of the animals seemed omened of a catastrophe.

Translations

Translations of the word "omened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 presagiado

🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमानित

🇩🇪 vorausgesagt

🇮🇩 dijadwalkan

🇺🇦 передбачений

🇵🇱 zapowiedziany

🇯🇵 予告された

🇫🇷 annoncé

🇪🇸 pronosticado

🇹🇷 önceden bildirilmiş

🇰🇷 예고된

🇸🇦 مُتَوَقَع

🇨🇿 předpovězený

🇸🇰 predpovedaný

🇨🇳 预告的

🇸🇮 napovedan

🇮🇸 fyrirfram

🇰🇿 болжанған

🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველი

🇦🇿 proqnozlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 previsto

Etymology

The word 'omened' is derived from the noun 'omen', which originates from the Latin word 'omen', meaning a prophetic sign. Its use dates back to ancient Rome, where omens were closely tied to superstitions and the interpretation of natural phenomena. The concept of an omen suggests a connection between earthly events and the divine or supernatural, often reflecting the beliefs of ancient cultures regarding fate and destiny. Over time, the term evolved in the English language, taking on both literary and everyday usages. 'Omened' specifically represents the adjectival form, indicating an object or event that carries the qualities of an omen. The cultural significance of omens has been encapsulated in various traditions, influencing literature, art, and psychology, emphasizing humanity's quest to understand and predict the future.