Definition

In a way that relates to predicting what will happen in the future, often based on a vision or insight.

Example

She spoke prophetically about the changes that would come in the next decade.

Conversation

Did you see how she predicted the outcome of the game?

Yeah, it was almost prophetically accurate!

I wonder if she has some kind of special insight.

Maybe she just has a knack for reading the teams.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prophetically → It is formed from "prophet" (from Greek "prophetēs", meaning one who speaks for a deity or delivers messages from a divine source) and the suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "prophetically" means in a manner that relates to or resembles the speaking of a prophet, often implying foretelling or predicting future events.

Memory Tip

Think of a prophet as someone who speaks on behalf of a divine source, and remember that when something is done 'prophetically', it relates to that kind of foretelling.

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