augur
A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs…A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.
» His triumphant smile does not augur well.
Sein triumphierendes Lächeln verheißt nichts Gutes.
Его торжествующая улыбка не предвещает ничего хорошего.
Meaning
2 sensesA diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.
Augur, Wahrsager, Hellseher
авгу́рavgúr, прорица́тельproricátelʹ
(Ancient Rome)An official who interpreted omens before the start of public events.
(ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
Examples
4 sentencesHis triumphant smile does not augur well.
ruЕго торжествующая улыбка не предвещает ничего хорошего.
deSein triumphierendes Lächeln verheißt nichts Gutes.
That does not augur well for the rest of our dialogue.
deDas verheißt nichts Gutes für unseren weiteren Dialog.
It doesn't augur well.
deDas verheißt nichts Gutes.
What does this news augur?
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
Borrowed from Latin augur, of uncertain origin; akin to augurō (“interpret omens”).Borrowed from Latin augur, of uncertain origin; akin to augurō (“interpret omens”).
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Forms
plural: augursSynonyms
1 synonyms- (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy:auspex