foreboding Synonyms & Antonyms
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Common synonyms for foreboding are foretell, portend and predict.
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Foreboding as a Noun
A sense of evil to come.
An evil omen.
Foreboding as an Adjective
Of ominous significance; serving as an ill omen; foretelling of harm or difficulty.
Foreboding as a Verb
present participle and gerund of forebode
To predict a future event; to hint at something that will happen (especially as a literary device).
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Foreboding in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
foreboding (countable and uncountable, plural forebodings)
foreboding (comparative more foreboding, superlative most foreboding)
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Words That Rhyme With Foreboding
Origin of Foreboding
From Middle English forbodyng, vorboding, equivalent to fore- + bode + -ing. Compare German Vorbote (“harbinger, omen”).
Word Facts for Foreboding
| Part of speech | noun, adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //fɔɹˈbɔʊdɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Meaning | A sense of evil to come |
| Synonyms | foretell, portend and predict |
| Plural | forebodings |
| Comparative / superlative | more foreboding, most foreboding |
Pronouncing Foreboding
The standard pronunciation of foreboding is //fɔɹˈbɔʊdɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Foreboding
Is foreboding a noun or an adjective?
Foreboding is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective and a verb.
What is the plural of foreboding?
The plural of foreboding is forebodings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of foreboding?
The comparative form is more foreboding and the superlative form is most foreboding.