Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
auguries
noun
/ˈɔːɡjʊriz/
Definition
Auguries are signs or omens that are interpreted to predict future events.
Examples
- The auguries were favorable, suggesting a successful harvest this year.
- In ancient Rome, priests would observe birds to make auguries before battles.
- The auguries predicted a storm, urging the sailors to stay ashore.
Meaning
The practice of interpreting signs and omens to forecast what is to come, often used in ancient rituals.
Synonyms
- omens
- signs
- predictions
- portents
- forecasts
