Augury (Noun)
Meaning
An event that is experienced as indicating important things to come; "he hoped it was an augury"; "it was a sign from God".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The unexpected phone call from an old friend felt like an augury of better times to come.
- The discovery of the rare bird was considered an augury of a favorable shift in the ecosystem.
- The sudden rain shower after the drought was seen as an augury of a promising harvest.
- According to legend, the appearance of a white deer was an augury of peace and prosperity.
- The birth of twins was considered an augury of good fortune in some African cultures.