palmistry
4 synonyms for palmistry, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The practice of claiming to read a person's fortune or character from the lines and shape of their palm.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
chiromancy
palm reading
handreading
chirology
How to use palmistry
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
practise palmistry
a palmistry reading
study palmistry
It is a neutral, everyday word used when talking about fortune telling.
Etymology
The word comes from the Middle English palmestrie, built from palm with the suffixes -ist and -ry, which together name a practice or skill.
Full origin of palmistry →Frequently asked questions
What is palmistry?
It is the practice of reading the lines and features of a person's hand to tell their fortune or character.
Is palmistry the same as chiromancy?
Yes, chiromancy is another name for the same practice of reading the palm.
Is palmistry considered a science?
No, it is a form of fortune telling and is not recognised as a scientific practice.
