augury (Meaning)
augury (n)
an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
augury (n.)
The art or practice of foretelling events by observing the actions of birds, etc.; divination.
An omen; prediction; prognostication; indication of the future; presage.
A rite, ceremony, or observation of an augur.
Synonyms & Antonyms of augury
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an event that is experienced as indicating important things to comeThe art or practice of foretelling events by observing the actions of birds, etc.; divination
forecasting, predicting, forecast, prophecy,prediction, prognostication, foretelling, soothsaying, omen, prognosticating
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The augur interpreted the flight of the birds as an ominous augury of defeat.
Ancient Romans based important decisions on auguries, seeking divine guidance.
Despite the positive augury, the expedition encountered unforeseen obstacles.
The augury of the falling statue sent shivers down the general's spine.
