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premonitory

[ pri-mon-i-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

/ prɪˈmɒn ɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

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adjective

giving premonition; serving to warn beforehand.

Origin of premonitory

From the Late Latin word praemonitōrius, dating back to 1640–50. See pre-, monitory

Words nearby premonitory

première danseuse, première partie, premolar, premonish, premonition, premonitory, premonocyte, premonstratensian, premorbid, premorse, premundane

Example sentences from the Web for premonitory

At this moment a faint chill, like the first premonitory symptom of an illness, falls upon Jones.

Hagel's Orwell Moment on India |David Frum |February 26, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Depression is often the only symptom; to some girls the premonitory "blues" signify the approach of the period.

The Social Emergency |Various
Mr. Goodnight gave a premonitory cough, and taking his hands out of his pockets let his coat-tails drop.

The Candidate |Joseph Alexander Altsheler
There were no premonitory symptoms of any kind to herald in the messenger that was at hand.

Catholic World, Vol. XIII, April to September, 1871 |Various

All these are the premonitory signs of a breakdown, and if they are neglected the crash may come.

Nervous Breakdowns and How to Avoid Them |Charles David Musgrove
She went in a strange, premonitory mood, expectant of some great illumination.

The Helpmate |May Sinclair