Fortune Teller

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrtʃən ˈtɛlər/

Definitions of fortune teller

noun a person who practices fortune-telling

Example Sentences

A1 The fortune teller predicted that I would meet someone special.

A2 I went to see a fortune teller to find out about my future.

B1 The fortune teller used tarot cards to give me insights into my life.

B2 Many people believe that a fortune teller can reveal hidden truths about their destiny.

C1 The fortune teller's accuracy in predicting future events was uncanny.

C2 Despite skepticism, the renowned fortune teller continued to attract clients seeking guidance.

Examples of fortune teller in a Sentence

formal The fortune teller predicted that I would come into a large sum of money in the near future.

informal I went to see the fortune teller at the fair and she told me I would meet someone special soon.

slang I don't believe in all that fortune teller stuff, it's just a bunch of hocus pocus.

figurative She was like a fortune teller, always able to predict the outcome of any situation with uncanny accuracy.

Grammatical Forms of fortune teller

• past tense: predicted
• plural: fortune tellers
• comparative: more accurate fortune teller
• superlative: most accurate fortune teller
• present tense: predicts
• future tense: will predict
• perfect tense: has predicted
• continuous tense: is predicting
• singular: fortune teller
• positive degree: fortunate
• infinitive: to predict
• gerund: predicting
• participle: predicted

Origin and Evolution of fortune teller

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'fortune teller' originated from the combination of the words 'fortune' meaning luck or destiny, and 'teller' meaning one who tells or predicts.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe individuals who claimed to predict a person's future based on various methods such as astrology, palmistry, or tarot reading. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of individuals who claim to have psychic abilities or insights into the future.