adjective
- relating to or having the nature of prophecy; predicting future events
Usage: somewhat archaic; formal
Examples
- The ancient text contained prophetical warnings about natural disasters.
- Her prophetical dreams seemed to foretell important events.
- The prophet’s prophetical utterances were recorded by his followers.
- Many considered his prophetical abilities to be divinely inspired.
- The prophetical books of the Bible describe visions of the future.
- His prophetical speech warned of coming changes in society.