1. a sign or indication that something will happen in the future; an omen or portent
Usage: gerund form; literary or formal register

1. to be a sign or indication of something that will happen in the future; to foreshadow or presage
Usage: present participle of foretoken; literary or formal register

Examples

• The dark clouds were foretokening a severe storm.
• The foretokening of disaster made the villagers anxious.
• Strange bird behavior often foretokens changes in weather.
• Ancient peoples saw comets as foretokening great events.
• The economic indicators are foretokening a recession.
• Her nervous laughter was foretokening her true feelings about the decision.