What is another word for omens?

Pronunciation: [ˈə͡ʊmɛnz] (IPA)

Omens are a portentous sign or a warning of danger that is yet to come. There are several synonyms for the word omens, some of which include indication, premonition, portent, prophecy, prediction, harbinger, sign, augury, forewarning, and foreboding. These terms are used interchangeably to describe any sign or signal that predicts a future event. While omens have been widely associated with superstition and mythological beliefs, these synonyms effectively capture their essence and the gravity of the events or situations they are commonly associated with. Whether positive or negative, these words all signify the importance of paying attention to the signs and anticipating what is yet to come.

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Usage examples for Omens

Peter began to climb the hill, and remembered that he had not been there since that Easter morning when he had kissed an unknown lady and so flung fine omens about his future.
"Fortitude"
Hugh Walpole
The omens were good.
"The Way of Ambition"
Robert Hichens
In a thousand signs of birds and beasts, twigs and shadows, Sakamata saw omens of evil.
"Witch-Doctors"
Charles Beadle

Famous quotes with Omens

  • Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away with superstitious doubts. Then, until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared.
    Sun Tzu
  • I am absurdly fearful, and various omens have combined to give me a dark feeling.
    Margaret Fuller
  • Coincidences, good and bad, contretemps, seals, ciphers, mottoes, omens, anniversaries, names, dreams, are all of a certain importance to her.
    Margaret Fuller
  • He’s too superstitious not to see this as a bad omen, but when you're a pessimist, all omens are bad.
    Michael Chabon
  • He grew, and grew, A star-bright sign of fated empery; And all conspiring omens led him on To lofty purpose and pre-eminence.
    Hartley Coleridge

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