Definition

A person who claims to predict future events or outcomes, often using mystical or intuitive methods.

Example

The soothsayer warned the king about the dangers that lay ahead.

Conversation

Have you ever met a soothsayer?

No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting!

I heard they can predict the future with amazing accuracy.

That would be cool, but I wonder how they do it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Soothsayer → It is formed from "sooth" (from Old English *sōþ*, meaning truth) and "sayer" (from Old English *secgan*, meaning to say or tell). A soothsayer is someone who tells the truth or predicts the future.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who tells the 'truth' ('sooth') about what will happen — that's why a soothsayer is a person who predicts the future.

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