Chiromancy

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /kaɪˈrɑːˌmænsi/

Definitions of chiromancy

noun the art or practice of foretelling the future by studying the palm of the hand

Example Sentences

A1 Chiromancy is the practice of predicting the future by reading palms.

A2 Many people believe in chiromancy as a way to gain insight into their lives.

B1 Some cultures have a long history of using chiromancy to make important decisions.

B2 Chiromancy is often seen as a form of divination that can reveal hidden truths.

C1 Professional chiromancy readings are available for those seeking guidance and clarity.

C2 The accuracy of chiromancy readings is a topic of debate among skeptics and believers alike.

Examples of chiromancy in a Sentence

formal Chiromancy, also known as palmistry, is the art of reading a person's character or future from the lines on their palms.

informal Have you ever had your palm read? It's like chiromancy, where they tell you about your future based on your hand lines.

slang I don't really believe in all that chiromancy stuff, it seems kind of sketchy to me.

figurative In a way, chiromancy is like trying to predict the future by reading the signs that are right in front of you.

Grammatical Forms of chiromancy

past tense

chiromanced

plural

chiromancies

comparative

more chiromantic

superlative

most chiromantic

present tense

chiromances

future tense

will chiromance

perfect tense

have chiromanced

continuous tense

is chiromancing

singular

chiromancy

positive degree

chiromantic

infinitive

to chiromance

gerund

chiromancing

participle

chiromanced

Origin and Evolution of chiromancy

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'chiromancy' originated from the Greek words 'cheir' meaning hand and 'manteia' meaning divination.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the practice of chiromancy evolved from a form of divination based on the lines of the hand to a more psychological interpretation of personality traits and future predictions based on the hands.