Definition

Describing something that is associated with a sign or warning about the future, often indicating whether it will be good or bad.

Example

The happy-omened day brought joy to everyone in the village.

Conversation

Do you think today feels a bit omened?

Yeah, I noticed the clear skies and the birds singing earlier.

Exactly! It seems like a good day for something special.

I agree — let's make the most of this omened day!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Omened → It is formed from "omen" (from Latin "omen", meaning a sign or portent) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating past participle or having the quality of). The word "omened" refers to having the quality of being a sign or portent, often related to future events.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'omen' as a sign of something to come, and the '-ed' means it has that quality. So, 'omened' describes something that has the quality of being a sign.

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