noun
- signs or events believed to predict future good or bad fortune
Examples
- The ancient Romans looked for omens before making important decisions.
- Dark clouds gathering on their wedding day were seen as bad omens.
- She considered the rainbow a good omen for her new business venture.
- Breaking a mirror is traditionally viewed as one of the worst omens.
- The sailors interpreted the dolphins following their ship as positive omens.
- Many cultures have different beliefs about what constitutes lucky or unlucky omens.