prophetic
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“He has a very prophetic personality,” said Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, who has hosted Adams at his estate in Hawaii.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Robert Altemeyer, a Canadian psychologist, described such people in 2006 in an eerily prophetic manner:
From Salon • May 18, 2026
Some might call those words prophetic but any rabbinical aspiration Israel had in her youth would have to wait—as the field wasn’t open to women when she was coming of age.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
McIlroy's belief that finally landing the Green Jacket last year would pave the way for more major victories proved prophetic.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Her body had come back, her boat had been found with its queer prophetic name, Je Reviens, but l was free of her forever.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
Vocabulary lists containing prophetic
"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act I
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
30 GRE Words Beginning with "P"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Suffix -ic, Part 2
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
