Soothsayer: meaning, definitions and examples
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soothsayer
[ ˈsuːθseɪər ]
fortune telling
A person who claims to have supernatural ability to predict the future or interpret omens.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The soothsayer warned the king of an impending disaster.
- People would flock to the soothsayer seeking guidance on important decisions.
historical context
In ancient Rome, a religious official who interpreted omens and advised the government.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The soothsayer in Julius Caesar warned him to 'Beware the Ides of March.'
- The Senate consulted the soothsayer before making important decisions.
Translations
Translations of the word "soothsayer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 adivinho
🇮🇳 भविष्यवक्ता
🇩🇪 Wahrsager
🇮🇩 peramal
🇺🇦 віщун
🇵🇱 wróżbita
🇯🇵 予言者 (yogensha)
🇫🇷 devin
🇪🇸 adivino
🇹🇷 kâhin
🇰🇷 예언자 (yeonjeonja)
🇸🇦 عراف
🇨🇿 věštec
🇸🇰 veštec
🇨🇳 预言家 (yùyán jiā)
🇸🇮 prerok
🇮🇸 spákona
🇰🇿 балгер
🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველი (ts'inasts'armet'qveli)
🇦🇿 falcı
🇲🇽 adivino
Word origin
The word 'soothsayer' has its origins in Old English and Middle English, where 'sooth' meant truth or reality, and 'say' meant speak. So a 'soothsayer' was someone who spoke the truth or reality. The term has been used throughout history to describe individuals with supposed supernatural abilities to predict the future or interpret omens.