diviner Meaning & Definition
/dɪˈvaɪnə(ɹ)/
What Does Diviner Mean?
Diviner is a noun that means One who foretells the future. It can also mean One who divines or conjectures. As an adjective, it means comparative form of divine: more divine.
Diviner at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈvaɪnə(ɹ)/ |
| Synonyms | foreteller, fortune-teller and prophet |
| Plural | diviners |
Diviner Definition (Noun)
- One who foretells the future.
- One who divines or conjectures.
- One who searches for underground objects or water using a divining rod.
Diviner as an Adjective
- comparative form of divine: more divine
Synonyms of Diviner
Diviner synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
diviner (plural diviners)
diviner
Origin of Diviner
From Middle English divinour, from Latin dīvīnātor (“diviner; fortune-teller; soothsayer”), from dīvīnāre (“to foresee, to foretell”). Doublet of divinator. Equivalent to divine + -er.
Questions People Ask About Diviner
Is diviner a noun or an adjective?
Diviner is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for diviner?
Words with a similar meaning to diviner include foreteller, fortune-teller and prophet. See the full list of diviner synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of diviner?
The plural of diviner is diviners.