prophetic

Definition

  • adjective: correctly stating what will happen in the future
  • adjective: of, relating to, or characteristic of a 'prophet' or 'prophecy'
  • synonyms: biblical, gospel, mosaic

Examples

  • Her warning proved to be 'prophetic'. [=the thing that she warned would/could happen did happen]

  • The coach 'prophetically' promised a victory in the next game.

  • the 'prophetic' books of the Old Testament

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Right? Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end. That actually makes sense right here. Who would've thought Third Eye Blind could be so prophetic? Not Third Eye Blind. I'm pretty sure that's Third Eye Blind. Do you wanna go grab some lunch? - Yes. - Okay. (..)
    2011 Friends with Benefits