Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

augury

noun

ˈɔːɡjʊri

Definition

A sign of what will happen in the future; an omen.

Examples

The sudden thunderstorm was seen as an augury of ill fortune.
In ancient Rome, auguries were performed by priests to divine the will of the gods.
She sensed the empty streets were an augury of the challenges ahead.

Meaning

Augury is often used to refer to the practice of predicting future events based on interpreting signs or omens. It originates from ancient rituals where birds’ movements and behaviors were observed to forecast outcomes.