Fortunetelling (Noun)
Meaning
The practice of predicting people's futures (usually for payment).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The old woman in the market square was known for her alleged ability to practice fortunetelling, claiming she could see into the future of anyone who crossed her palm with silver.
- He had always been skeptical of fortunetelling, but after a series of strange coincidences, he began to wonder if there was some truth to it.
- The traveling carnival included a booth for fortunetelling, where a mystic would read tarot cards and predict the futures of anyone brave enough to ask.
- She made a living by practicing fortunetelling on the street corner, using her crystal ball to convince passersby that she possessed supernatural insight.
- The fortunetelling parlor was a popular tourist attraction, offering visitors a glimpse into their supposed destinies for a hefty fee.