premonitory — giving or serving as a warning; indicating that something unpleasant or dangerous is about to happen
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: giving or serving as a warning; indicating that something unpleasant or dangerous is about to happen
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/
Korean meaning: 경고하는, 전조의, 불길한 일이 일어날 것을 미리 알려주는
Korean pronunciation: 프리**모**니터리
Example Sentences
- My cat's strange behavior was premonitory - she hid under the bed right before the earthquake hit.
- The premonitory tingling in his wallet warned him that his girlfriend was approaching the jewelry store.
- The doctor explained that the mild headaches were premonitory symptoms of the migraine.
premonitory
ADJECTIVE//prɪˈmɒnɪtəri//
giving or serving as a warning; indicating that something unpleasant or dangerous is about to happen
a weather observer points urgently at the rapidly darkening sky while holding weather instruments. Birds fly frantically away from the approaching storm in chaotic formations. The observer's worried expression shows recognition of the dangerous signs. Villagers below look up with growing concern as they notice the unusual wind patterns. Small boats in the harbor rock more violently as waves begin to increase. The observer continues gesturing toward the storm while villagers start moving toward shelter. warning signs indicating that something dangerous is about to happen
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Origin
From Latin praemonitorius, derived from praemonere meaning 'to warn beforehand.' The Romans valued divine warnings and omens, which influenced how this word developed to describe signs that foretell future events.
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“My cat's strange behavior was premonitory - she hid under the bed right before the earthquake hit.”
“The premonitory tingling in his wallet warned him that his girlfriend was approaching the jewelry store.”
“The doctor explained that the mild headaches were premonitory symptoms of the migraine.”
“His mother's premonitory phone call always came right before he was about to eat junk food.”
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