Pronunciation: /suːθ.seɪ/
noun a person who predicts the future or gives prophetic statements
A1 I heard a soothsay about my future at the fair.
A2 The soothsay predicted that I would find love this year.
B1 The soothsay at the temple foretold a great change coming.
B2 Many people seek out soothsays for guidance in difficult times.
C1 The accuracy of the soothsay's predictions is still debated by scholars.
C2 The soothsay's cryptic messages often leave people wondering about their true meaning.
verb to predict the future or give prophetic statements
A1 She tried to soothsay the future by reading tea leaves.
A2 The fortune teller claimed to be able to soothsay events that would happen in the coming year.
B1 Many people turn to astrology to soothsay their future and make important decisions.
B2 The ancient civilization had priests who were believed to have the ability to soothsay important events.
C1 Despite advancements in science, some people still seek out individuals who claim to soothsay the future.
C2 The soothsayer was known for her accurate predictions and was sought after by many influential people.
formal The soothsayer was consulted to provide a prediction of the future.
informal I heard that guy is a soothsayer, he can tell you what's gonna happen next.
slang That soothsayer is always spouting off some crazy predictions.
figurative Her ability to soothsay the outcome of the project was uncanny.
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