Premonitory: meaning, definitions and examples

Same as previously mentioned: used when describing something that gives a warning about future events, especially in a way that indicates danger or misfortune.

• She had a premonitory dream about the shipwreck
• The premonitory signs of a coming storm were clear in the sky

Typically used when describing something that accurately predicts future events, and can be used in both religious and non-religious contexts.

• His warning proved to be prophetic, as everything he mentioned came true
• The book's message was eerily prophetic, predicting many of the changes in society

Often used when feeling an intense sense of impending doom or bad events, usually associated with a negative feeling or anxiety.

• A sense of foreboding filled the air as they approached the deserted house
• Her foreboding thoughts made her hesitate before entering the dark alley

Commonly used when referring to something that can predict future outcomes, often based on data or patterns.

• The predictive model showed a significant drop in sales for the next quarter
• Her predictive skills in market trends proved highly valuable

Used in a more formal or religious context, often involving a divine or supernatural prediction about the future.

• The old sage was known for often prophesying the destinies of those who came to seek his wisdom
• In the ancient texts, many prophets were depicted as prophesying great events