1. accurately predicting what will happen in the future
2. relating to or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
Usage: religious context

Examples

• Her warning about the economic crash proved prophetic.
• The novel’s vision of technology was remarkably prophetic.
• His prophetic words came true years later.
• The ancient prophetic texts were studied carefully.
• She had a prophetic dream about her future career.
• The scientist’s prophetic theories revolutionized the field.
• Many considered his speech prophetic of coming changes.