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[ pri-mon-i-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ] / prɪˈmɒn ɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i / SEE SYNONYMS FOR premonitory ON THESAURUS.COM
adjectivegiving premonition; serving to warn beforehand. Origin of premonitoryFrom the Late Latin word praemonitōrius, dating back to 1640–50. See pre-, monitory Words nearby premonitoryPremium Savings Bonds, premix, premolar, premonish, premonition, premonitory, premonocyte, Premonstratensian, premorbid, premorse, Prempro Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for premonitoryAt 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
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