Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boding
noun
/ˈboʊ.dɪŋ/
Definition
An omen, a prediction, or a forewarning of something that might happen.
Examples
- The dark clouds were a boding of the approaching storm.
- His silence was a boding of trouble ahead.
- Many ancient cultures relied on signs and omens as boding for future events.
Meaning
Boding refers to a sense of foreboding or an indication of something that is likely to occur, often with a negative connotation.
Synonyms
- omen
- foreboding
- portent
- sign
