Fortunetelling
(noun)
- The practice of predicting future events or discovering hidden knowledge by supernatural means.
- The ability to predict future events or discover hidden knowledge by supernatural means.
Origin:
From the 16th century, from fortune + tell.
Examples:
- She spent the evening having her fortune told by a psychic.
- The gypsy was known for her skill in fortunetelling and palm reading.
- I don"t believe in fortunetelling, but I"m curious to see what the tarot cards have to say.
- The art of fortunetelling is said to have originated in ancient Egypt.
- The party guests enjoyed having their fortunes told by the mystic who used a crystal ball.