vaticinant

/vætɪsɪnənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

having the power of prophecy or the gift of foreseeing future events

“The vaticinant priest’s words sent shivers down the people’s spines.”

2. noun

one who is vaticinant, or has the power of prophecy

“The villagers believed the vaticinant to be a chosen prophet.”

Synonyms

  • clairvoyant
  • prophetic
  • seer

Antonyms

  • oblivious
  • unforeseeing