Premonitory

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /prɪˈmɑːnəˌtɔːri/

Definitions of premonitory

adjective serving to warn or foreshadow something

Example Sentences

A1 She had a premonitory feeling that something bad was going to happen.

A2 The dark clouds in the sky were premonitory of an approaching storm.

B1 The sudden drop in temperature was a premonitory sign of the changing weather.

B2 The scientist's premonitory research findings warned of a potential health crisis.

C1 The premonitory dreams she had often came true, causing her to be cautious in her decisions.

C2 The premonitory symptoms of the disease were subtle but eventually led to a diagnosis.

Examples of premonitory in a Sentence

formal The sudden drop in temperature was seen as a premonitory sign of the upcoming storm.

informal Her headache was a premonitory signal that she should take a break from work.

slang I had a weird feeling in my gut, like a premonitory vibe telling me something was about to go down.

figurative The dark clouds gathering in the sky served as a premonitory reminder of the challenges ahead.

Grammatical Forms of premonitory

past tense

premonitored

plural

premonitories

comparative

more premonitory

superlative

most premonitory

present tense

premonitory

future tense

will be premonitory

perfect tense

have been premonitory

continuous tense

is being premonitory

singular

premonitory

positive degree

premonitory

infinitive

to premonitory

gerund

premonitoring

participle

premonitory

Origin and Evolution of premonitory

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'premonitory' originated from the Latin word 'praemonitus', which means forewarned or foretold.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'premonitory' has retained its original meaning of giving a warning or indication of future events, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe any sign or omen of things to come.