Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

soothsay

verb

/ˈsuːθ.seɪ/

Definition

To predict or foretell the future, often through mystical or supernatural means.

Examples

The ancient soothsayers would gather the townsfolk to share their visions.
She claimed to soothsay the outcome of the match with her crystal ball.
The old woman was known to soothsay at the village fair, drawing crowds with her predictions.

Meaning

Soothsay refers to the act of making predictions about what will happen in the future, typically associated with practices like divination or prophecy.