Prophetical (Adjective)
Meaning
Foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention; "prophetic writings"; "prophetic powers"; "words that proved prophetic".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The ancient seer's prophetic words foretold the downfall of the great empire centuries before it occurred.
- Her prophetic dream had warned her of the impending disaster, but she couldn't prevent it.
- The prophetic writings of Nostradamus have been interpreted in countless ways over the years.
- Many believed the old wise woman possessed prophetic powers that allowed her to see into the future.
- The famous author's prophetic novel depicted a dystopian world that eerily mirrored the reality of the present day.