Prophetess

/ˈprɒf.ɪ.təs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A female prophet; a woman who speaks on behalf of God or a deity, often conveying messages about the future or spiritual truths.

The ancient cultures revered the prophetess who foretold the coming of the harvest season.

A woman who predicts future events or is believed to have prophetic powers.

The villagers sought the wisdom of the local prophetess, hoping for guidance in troubled times.

A female figure recognized for her inspired preaching and teaching of divine truths.

In her role as a prophetess, she inspired many to lead lives grounded in faith.

Derived from the Greek word 'prophetis', meaning a female prophet.

prophetess of doom

A person who predicts disastrous events.

voice of the prophetess

An expression denoting a warning or significant message.

speak like a prophetess

To speak with authority or foresight.

prophet

A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.

prophecy

A prediction or divine revelation.

divination

The practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown.

A woman who has a strong intuition or gut feeling.

She's such a prophetess when it comes to relationships; she can always tell when something is off.

A woman seen as a trendsetter or influencer.

In fashion circles, she's the prophetess of style, always ahead of the curve.