1. a woman who is believed to have the power to see into the future; a female prophet or fortune-teller

Examples

• The ancient seeress predicted the fall of the kingdom.
• Villagers sought advice from the local seeress during times of trouble.
• In Greek mythology, the seeress Cassandra could foresee disasters but was cursed never to be believed.
• The mysterious seeress gazed into her crystal ball.
• Many considered her a gifted seeress after her predictions came true.
• The seeress warned the travelers of danger ahead on their journey.