Omened

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. A portent or sign that conveys the prospect of forthcoming events; a signal that implies the nature of developments yet to come; an indication that suggests what is likely to occur in the future
2. An event or symbol that suggests what may happen ahead, often forewarning of good or bad outcomes
3. A phenomenon interpreted as predicting or signaling future circumstances, commonly regarded as a warning or an auspicious sign

Etymology: "Omened" is formed from the noun "omen" and the suffix "-ed," which turns a noun into an adjective meaning "having" or "characterized by" the thing named. An "omen" is something taken as a sign of what is to come, so "omened" describes something that has been given that kind of meaning, whether as a warning or as a good sign. Here it works as an adjective, which is why "omened" can be used directly before a noun, as in "an omened day."

Synonyms: foreboded, predicted