premonitory
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of premonitory
From the Late Latin word praemonitōrius, dating back to 1640–50. See pre-, monitory
Example Sentences
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A premonitory energy, an inchoate awareness, powers us along like a perfectly modulated engine, barely audible but filling every line with tension, the tension of knowing we’re heading inexorably toward the unknown.
From New York Times
Data informs him that yes, he is dead, but they're both inside of a massively complex quantum simulation – quite different from Picard's premonitory dreams at the open of the season.
From Salon
“Some people said to me that the album was premonitory,” she said, breaking into a smile.
From Los Angeles Times
His performance as Thalberg proved premonitory as, aware of his shortcomings as an actor, Evans who then switched horses to become a producer.
From The Guardian
The chocolate myth may have arisen, Dr. Gelfand suggested, because the premonitory phase before a migraine attack often induces a craving for sweets.
From New York Times
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