Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
absit-omen
Phrase
ˈæb.sɪtˈoʊ.mən
Definition
A Latin phrase meaning ‘may it not be an omen.’
Examples
- “As the storm approached, he whispered ‘absit-omen’ to himself, hoping for the best.”
- “When she received the unexpected news, she shook her head and muttered ‘absit-omen’ under her breath.”
Meaning
This term is used to express a wish or hope that a particular event or situation does not indicate something bad or unfavorable in the future.
Synonyms
- may it not be so
- let it not be an omen
