soothsaying

[ sooth-sey-ing ]

noun

1. the practice or art of foretelling events.
2. a prediction or prophecy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of soothsaying¹

First recorded in 1525–35; sooth + saying

Example Sentences

Such soothsaying is of little comfort, however, to those who can see the reality of the country’s worsening democracy crisis and the deep cultural and institutional failings that have created it.

From Salon

He was also a savvy entrepreneur and fabulist who, despite being illiterate and shunned by the Catholic Church, carved out a life soothsaying and healing ailing neighbors.

From New York Times

Few of the pundits who trumpet the long-term wisdom of Medicare for all or the negligible impact of deficit spending have the credentials for such soothsaying.

From New York Times

Read on for a survey of cinematic soothsaying about the possible dangers waiting in the days to come:

From The Guardian

Besides, no one knows what will happen, and some prominent pundits have dismissed such apocalyptic soothsaying with assurances that the system will work the way it's supposed to and foil Trumpian malfeasance.

From Salon