diviner

noun
UK: /dɪˈvaɪnər/
US: /dɪˈvaɪnər/

  1. A person who tries to discover hidden things or predict the future, often using special methods.

    1. The diviner used a pendulum to find the lost ring in the garden.
    2. Local people consulted the diviner, hoping he could foresee the coming harvest's success.

Synonyms

seer oracle prophet soothsayer

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "diviner": seer, oracle, prophet, soothsayer.

Example usage of "diviner": "The diviner used a pendulum to find the lost ring in the garden.". More examples on the page.