augury

noun
UK: /ˈɔːɡjʊri/
US: /ˈɔːɡjəri/

  1. A sign of what might happen in the future.

    1. The black cat was an augury of bad luck for him. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite initial setbacks, many saw the project's eventual success as an augury of future prosperity for the region. [ ] [ ]

  2. The practice of interpreting signs and omens to predict the future.

    1. They practiced augury to see what would happen. [ ] [ ]
    2. In ancient Rome, augury played a significant role in decision-making, as leaders sought divine guidance before undertaking important ventures. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

prognostication portent omen divination foreboding prediction forecast soothsaying
augury transitive-verb

  1. To predict or foreshadow the future, often based on omens or signs.

    1. Does this event augury a good or bad outcome? [ ] [ ]
    2. The economic indicators augury a period of sustained growth, fueled by technological innovation and increased consumer confidence. [ ] [ ]
augury intransitive-verb

  1. To serve as an omen or indication of what is to come.

    1. The bird's flight seemed to augury a change. [ ] [ ]
    2. Dark clouds on the horizon augury a storm, prompting beachgoers to quickly gather their belongings and seek shelter. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "augury" in English means: A sign of what might happen in the future., The practice of interpreting signs and omens to predict the future..

The phonetic transcription of "augury" is /ˈɔːɡjʊri/ in British English and /ˈɔːɡjəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "augury": prognostication, portent, omen, divination, foreboding, prediction, forecast, soothsaying.

Example usage of "augury": "The black cat was an augury of bad luck for him.". More examples on the page.