Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
premonitory
Adjective
/ˌprɛmənˈtɔːrɪ/
Definition
Serving as a warning or indication of a future event.
Examples
- She had a premonitory dream about the storm approaching.
- The doctor noticed premonitory symptoms that suggested the onset of the disease.
- His premonitory feeling helped him avoid the accident.
Meaning
The term ‘premonitory’ refers to something that signals or warns of an upcoming event, often something negative or undesirable.
Synonyms
- warn
- forewarning
- ominous
- foreboding
