soothsayer
3 synonyms for soothsayer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person believed to be able to predict the future, especially through intuition or supposed magical insight.
Synonyms
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How to use soothsayer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ancient soothsayer
the soothsayer's warning
Etymology
From Middle English sothsaier, literally "truth-sayer" — from sooth ("truth") + sayer, since such figures claimed to speak truths about what was to come.
Full origin of soothsayer →Frequently asked questions
What does “soothsayer” mean?
The word “soothsayer” means a person believed to be able to predict the future, especially through intuition or supposed magical insight. In plain terms, someone who claims to be able to foretell the future — a fortune-teller.
How do you pronounce “soothsayer”?
“Soothsayer” is pronounced SOOTH-say-uh (/ˈsuθˌseɪɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “soothsayer” in a sentence?
Here is “soothsayer” used in a sentence: “A soothsayer had warned Caesar to beware the Ides of March.”
What part of speech is “soothsayer”?
“Soothsayer” is a noun.
Where does the word “soothsayer” come from?
The word “soothsayer” comes from Middle English. From Middle English sothsaier, literally "truth-sayer" — from sooth ("truth") + sayer, since such figures claimed to speak truths about what was to come.
