PRESAGEFUL Meaning and
Definition
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Presageful is an adjective that describes something or someone that is filled with or suggests a sense of foreboding or premonition. It often connotes an ominous or prophetic quality, indicating that something significant or concerning may happen in the future.
The term can first be broken down into two parts: "presage" and the suffix "ful." "Presage" refers to a sign, indication, or omen that predicts or anticipates a future event. The suffix "ful" is used to indicate the presence of a particular quality or attribute.
When combined, "presageful" denotes the nature of an object, situation, or person that possesses an aura of foretelling. It may be used to describe a feeling of imminent danger or an underlying sense of unrest. For instance, a darkly lit room with an eerie silence may be described as presageful, evoking a sense of an impending threat or malevolence.
Furthermore, the term can also describe individuals with heightened intuitive capabilities or the ability to perceive future events. These individuals may possess a deep awareness or sensitivity to changes in their environment and are often regarded as presageful due to their accurate predictions or premonitions.
Overall, "presageful" implies a forewarning or anticipation of something worrisome or significant, capturing the sense of a prophetic or ominous quality.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for PRESAGEFUL
- oresageful
- lresageful
- -resageful
- 0resageful
- peesageful
- pdesageful
- pfesageful
- ptesageful
- p5esageful
- p4esageful
- prwsageful
- prssageful
- prdsageful
- prrsageful
- pr4sageful
- pr3sageful
- preaageful
- prezageful
- prexageful
- predageful
Etymology of PRESAGEFUL
The word "presageful" originates from the combination of two root words: "presage" and "-ful".
1. "Presage" comes from the Middle English word "presage", which entered the language via Old French "presage" from the Latin "praesagium". The Latin word is derived from "praesagus", which combines "prae" (meaning "before") and "sagus" (meaning "prophet or soothsayer"). Thus, "presage" initially referred to a foretelling or prediction of the future, often associated with omens or signs.
2. "-ful" is a suffix in English that indicates "full of" or "characterized by". When added to "presage", it forms "presageful", which means "full of presage" or "having the qualities of a presage".
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