soothsaying

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of interpreting or predicting future events or circumstances, typically through supernatural means.

  - "The soothsayers gathered around the campfire to predict the outcome of the battle."
  - "Despite her skepticism, she couldn't help but be intrigued by the soothsaying of the gypsy fortuneteller."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with soothsaying
foretelling , prophesying , foreseeing , predicting

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Variants

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soothsaid , soothsay , soothsaying , soothsayings , soothsays

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Etymology

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From Old English siōthsaegan ‘divine, foretell’, from siōth ‘true, correct’ + secan ‘to seek’.

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Trivia

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1. Soothsaying was a common practice in ancient China, where it was known as 'Feng Shui'.

2. Many famous historical figures, including Julius Caesar and Napoleon Bonaparte, were known to have consulted soothsayers for guidance.

3. Soothsaying is still practiced today in various forms, such as astrology, tarot reading, and palmistry.

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Related Concepts

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1. Divination: The practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.

2. Fortune-telling: The practice of predicting future events or circumstances, often for the purpose of entertainment or guidance.

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Culture

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Soothsaying has been practiced throughout history in various cultures and societies, including ancient civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians. It has been depicted in literature, art, and music, and has been a source of fascination and intrigue for many people.

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   - Visualize a person wearing a long robe and a crystal ball in front of them, predicting the future.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'soothsaying' with the phrase 'Seeking Outcomes Of Tomorrow Through Supernatural Guidance'.

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