soothsayer UK /ˈsuːθˌseɪə/US /ˈsuθˌseɪɚ/ noun4 •One who attempts to predict the future, using magic, intuition or intelligence; a diviner.It is a great pleasure to be with you today and to speak to you concerning the future of medicine. In so doing, I do not wish to pose as a soothsayer or crystal gazer. — 1951 •A mantis (Mantodea spp.) •A double dart moth (Graphiphora augur). •(no longer used) One who tells the truth; a truthful person. formssoothsayers