Synonyms for

Omen

Verb / ˈəʊmʌn / Another word for omen — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An omen is a sign or warning of something that is going to happen, often something bad.

Synonyms & similar words

forecast auspicate prognosticate augur portend foreshadow portent prognostic muscatandoman oman prefigure bode foretell predict sultanateofoman presage prodigy betoken prognostication sign signal portent indication forewarning premonition prophesy prediction forecast augury harbinger clue hint tip advice warning caution notice alarm alert

Example sentences

  1. The dark clouds were an omen of the storm coming.
  2. The broken mirror was an omen of seven years of bad luck.
  3. The owl's hoot was an omen of death in some cultures.
  4. A rainbow after the storm can be seen as an omen of hope.
  5. Some people believe that seeing a shooting star is an omen of good luck.

Quotes

  • Good omens are rare, and you're a good omen.
  • The future is always a darkened hallway, but sometimes an omen comes and lights up the way.
  • The universe is always speaking to us... sending us little messages, causing coincidences and serendipities, reminding us to stop, to look around, to believe in something else, something more.

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